NPP MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a distinguished academic, rights activist, and university lecturer, has been appointed as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Known for her work in education and social justice, Amarasuriya’s appointment marks a significant milestone in Sri Lankan politics.
Amarasuirya becomes Sri Lanka’s third woman prime minister, with the title held previously by Sirimavo Bandaranaike and Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.
The new prime minister stands out as the first academic-turned-politician to take office.
Dr Amarasuriya entered Parliament through the NPP national list in 2020.
