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Wasantha Samarasinghe
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Wasantha Samarasinghe is a Sri Lankan politician, trade union leader, and activist. He currently serves as the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development and is a Member of Parliament from the Anuradhapura District as a member of the National People's Power (NPP).[1][2]
Key Information
Samarasinghe is known for his involvement in student politics, parliamentary representation, and labour movement advocacy.
Early life and education
[edit]Samarasinghe completed his Advanced Level studies at Thambuththegama Central College before entering the University of Kelaniya in 1996. He graduated with a special degree in Business Management Accounting.
During his university years, Samarasinghe was a student leader who served as Chairman of the Kelaniya University Student Union, and was also a prominent leader in the Inter-University Student Power Council.
Trade union activism
[edit]Samarasinghe is active in Sri Lanka's trade union movement, and has served as the Chairman of the Inter-Company Employees' Union and the National Organizer at the National Trade Union Center.
Political career
[edit]In 2004, Samarasinghe was appointed to the Parliament of Sri Lanka as a National List MP representing the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). During his tenure, he was an active member of the Parliamentary Accounts Committee. He also served as a member of the North Central Provincial Council.
In 2024, Samarasinghe was re-elected to Parliament, securing the highest number of preferential votes from the Anuradhapura District.[3]
Samarasinghe is the convener of the Anti-Corruption Voice Organization, an anti-corruption organization focused on exposing corruption in government administrations.
References
[edit]- ^ "Academics, Tamils and an extremist Sinhala nationalist". Tamil Guardian. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Wasantha Samarasinghe sworn in as Minister of Trade and Commerce". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Anuradhapura District Preferential Vote Results Released". Ada Derana. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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