Sri Lanka President's son, Namal Rajapaksa, has been interviewed by the nomination board of the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA). According to reports, Namal Rajapaksa has submitted application papers to contest the upcoming elections from the Hambantota district. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 09/02/2010.
Sri Lanka is already in the grip of election fever, the Election Commission is yet to notify the parliamentary elections. And many have decided to come forward to contest in the forthcoming General elections. Maybe the post war peace time is the reason.
Sri Lanka President's son, Namal Rajapaksa, has been interviewed Tuesday, 9th February 2010 by the nomination boards of the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) which are conducting interviews the select party candidates contesting the general election this year, Namal Rajapaksa has submitted his application papers to the nomination board to contest the upcoming general elections from the Hambantota district.The 23-year old oldest son of President Rajapaksa has been active in politics and leads the youth organization called "Tomorrow for Youth". A past student of S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia, he is a talented rugby and tennis player and was also involved in athletics.According to his website, Mr. Lakshman Namal Rajapakse is presently finishing a law degree at a London university.
President Rajapaksa defeated his main challenger, former Army chief Sarath Fonseka, on Jan. 26 by a large majority in the island 's sixth presidential election ,President Rajapaksa, elected to parliament from the southern part of the country at the age of 24, was the youngest legislator in 1970 parliament.
