Namal turns 27, Special ceremonies in K’nochchi

Thaarunyayata Hetak will celebrate Hambantota District MP and Attorney-at-law Namal Rajapaksa’s birthday today with special religious ceremonies and meritorious deeds to invoke blessings on him. Thaarunyayata Hetak has organised a Bodhi Pooja at Kilinochchi Lumbini Vihara and a Hindu religious ceremony at the Kilinochchi Hindu Kovil to mark the occasion. The organization has arranged to provide meals to children at the Maha Deva Orphanage in the area.

Namal Rajapaksa was born on April 10, 1986. He was elected to Parliament at the 2010 General Elections when he was just 24. His father, President Mahinda Rajapaksa entered Parliament from Beliatta at the same age on June 14, 1970.

As a young MP, Namal Rajapaksa played a key role in promoting development activities in the Northern Province with his organizing skills. He took steps to promote welfare services throughout the country for the the benefit of youth. He played a vital role in establishing the Blue Brigade that gathered people’s support for his party before the 2010 General Election.