Rauff Hakeem

Rauff Hakeem is a Sri Lankan politician and the long-standing leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), the country's largest Islamic political party. Born in Nawalapitiya, he is a qualified attorney-at-law who has served as a Member of Parliament representing the Kandy District for several terms since 2010. Throughout his career, Hakeem has held various ministerial portfolios, including Justice, Urban Development, and International Trade. He has played a pivotal role in Sri Lankan coalition politics, frequently navigating alliances between major national parties to advocate for the interests of the Muslim community.