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Harshana Nanayakkara
Justice Minister of Sri Lanka since 2024 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harshana Nanayakkara is a Sri Lankan former film actor,[1] lawyer, and politician currently serving as the Minister of Justice and National Integration of the Government of Sri Lanka since November 2024.[2][3] He is a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka from Colombo Electoral District since November 2024 as a member of the National People's Power.[4] He is also a national executive committee Member of NPP.[5]
Minister Nanayakkara has stated that he intends to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act and replace it with a new law.[6]
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Personal life
His father Yasapalitha Nanayakkara was a popular director in Sri Lankan cinema and stage drama as well as a screenwriter, producer, lyricist and actor.[7] His mother Manoshi Perera was a housewife. Harshana has four uncles - Vasudeva, Padmakumara, Hemakumara, Asanga and four aunties - Swarna Sakunthala, Ranjani, Lanka and Nilmini. Harshana's two uncles: Vasudeva Nanayakkara is a former minister and a member of the parliament,[8] and Hemakumara Nanayakkara is a former minister and governor of Western Province.[9]
Educated at Isipathana College, Colombo.[10]
His uncle Somasiri Alakolanga, who is married to Harshana's mother's younger sister is also an actor.[11] His elder brother, Rajeewa is also an actor, screenplay writer, and assistant director.[12]
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Electoral history
Filmography
He has acted in 5 films.[14]
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