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Namal Rajapaksa full name Luxman Namal Rajapaksha, the eldest son of current Sri Lankan president Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksha, is the Chairman of Tharunyata Hetak(Aspiration of Youth) organisation in Sri Lanka. He is talented rugby player represented Sri Lankan youth team and playing club rugby for Sri Lanka navy.

Early life and Education

Namal was born on the 10th of April 1986 at the Navaloka Hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Miss Ceylon 1978 Shiranthi Rajapaksa and Renowened human rights lawyer, Later became the 5th executive president of Sri Lanka Mahinda Percy Rajapaksha.

Hailing from a notably political family, he has always been at the forefront to help people and offer solutions to problems that are ever-present in this modern day. His distinguished family encompasses Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Basil Rajapaksa, Chamal Rajapaksa and his grand uncle the late D.M. Rajapaksa, a renowned State Councilor for Hambantota in the 1930s. Namal’s grandfather was D.A. Rajapaksa, a former prominent politician, independence agitator and former Member of Parliament.

Namal is the eldest of three brothers – Yoshita a year younger and Rohitha three years younger than him. He is very close to his siblings and has always been an advisor and guiding light to help not only his family but everyone whom he has associated with. Having an alma mater like St.Thomas’ College (STC) in Mount Lavinia, Namal was an intelligent student who balanced his academic life with a sportier outlook with his strong involvement in tennis, athletics and more prominently – rugby. Namal captained the Under 10 and Under 12 tennis teams and was very involved in every sports meet event at school. Under his captaincy, STC clinched the Roy-Tho title after 5 years with an impressive feat on his part.

Rugby was his lifeblood and his commitment and dedication for the game saw him being awarded national colors in the Under 16 and Under 19 group also captained the nation youth team, with school colors for four years. He captained the Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19 rugby teams. During his AL studies, he even won the political science prize in 2004 professing an interest in that area.

Namal enjoys reading and also confesses to having ventured into the area of racing. He is very much devoted to community service and does it with as much passion and purpose. Presently finishing a law degree at a prestigious university in London, Namal also plays rugby for a club, continuing his love for this great game. He has an abundance of good friends and people whom he shares similar ideals and beliefs, making him a very versatile and interesting character. He is patient and understands what anyone conveys and is a pleasure to keep company with.

Tharunyata Hetak (Aspiration of Youth)

Tharunyata Hetak was founded in October 2005 under the leadership of Namal Rajapaksha and Yoshitha Rajapaksha, in the aim to unite, develop and nurture the youth of Sri Lanka together in the name of peace. The ‘Tharunyata Hetak’ youth organization works towards creating bonds between the youth of Sri Lanka with mutual understanding, national patriotism and development highlighting significant qualities of goodwill, friendship and harmony. Carving a peaceful environment among the youth of Sri Lanka regardless of political geographical location, economic differences, religion or race is the motto of this enlightening youth association. Namal travels around the world extensively and participates in many youth-related events by spearheading the Tharunyata Hetak (Aspiring Youth) programme. Having started community development work ever since he was 16 years, he has been at the forefront of achieving as much as he can for Sri Lankan youth.

Political Career

Namal deny the widespread speculation that he will contest in upcoming general election representing Beliatta constituency in Hambanthota district of Southern Sri Lanka.

Aston Martin Case

Namal Rajapaksa has been accused of Importation of first Aston Martin to Sri Lanka in 2005. Later the real owner Dr. Namal Serasinghe, accepted that he temporary imported his Aston Martin from UK bearing personnel number plate N4MAL to Sri Lanka for a Movie shoot.