Sena Nanayakkara is a Sri Lankan politician and academic who serves as a Member of Parliament for the Anuradhapura Electoral District since November 2024. He was elected during the 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election, securing 86,150 preferential votes.[1] He is affiliated with the National People's Power coalition and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna.
Sena Nanayakkara | |
|---|---|
| සේන නානායක්කාර சேனா நாணாயக்கார | |
| Assumed office 18 November 2024 | |
| President | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Prime Minister | Harini Amarasuriya |
| Member of Parliament for Anuradhapura District | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2024 | |
| Majority | 86,150 Preferential votes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 March 1965 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | National People's Power |
| Alma mater | University of Kelaniya |
| Profession | Professor |
Academic Career
editNanayakkara is a highly respected academic, holding the position of Senior Professor in Mass Communication. He completed his B.A. (Hons.), M.A. Research, and Ph.D. in Mass Communication at the University of Kelaniya. His research interests include topics related to mass communication, where he has contributed significantly through teaching and publications.[2]
Political Career
editSena Nanayakkara entered politics with his election to the 17th Parliament of Sri Lanka in 2024. Representing the Anuradhapura District, his campaign focused on education, communication policies, and public welfare.
See Also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Anuradhapura District Results - General Election 2024". Ada Derana. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities - Rajarata University". Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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