Sri LankaMember of ParliamentNational People's PowerNorth Central Province · Anuradhapura DistrictMember of Parliament
Wasantha Samarasinghe
Profile
Wasantha Samarasinghe is a Sri Lankan politician, trade union leader, and activist currently serving as the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development. A member of the National People's Power (NPP), he represents the Anuradhapura District in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Samarasinghe has a long history of involvement in student politics and the labour movement, having previously served as a leader in the Inter-University Student Power Council and as Chairman of the Inter-Company Employees' Union. Known for his anti-corruption advocacy as the convener of the Anti-Corruption Voice Organization, he was re-elected to Parliament in 2024 with the highest number of preferential votes in his district.
Details
- Born
- 24 May 1976 · 50 years old
- Education
- University of Kelaniya
- Career
- Trade union leader, student leader, member of the North Central Provincial Council