Namal Rajapaksa
Profile
Namal Rajapaksa is a Sri Lankan politician and lawyer who currently serves as a Member of Parliament. The eldest son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, he previously held the position of Minister of Youth and Sports from 2020 to 2022. A former competitive rugby player and captain of the national team, he entered politics in 2010 and has since been a prominent figure within the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, serving as its National Organizer. His career has been marked by his involvement in various government initiatives and significant public controversy regarding his legal qualifications and financial dealings.
Details
- Born
- 1986-04-10 · 40 years old
- Birth place
- Sri Lanka
- Education
- S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia; Cardiff University; City University London; Sri Lanka Law College
- Career
- Lawyer, professional rugby player