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Susil Ranasinghe

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Susil Ranasinghe
සුසිල් රණසිංහ
சுசில் ரணசிங்க
Assumed office
18 November 2024
PresidentAnura Kumara Dissanayake
Prime MinisterHarini Amarasuriya
Member of Parliament
for Anuradhapura District
Assumed office
21 November 2024
Majority72,508 Preferential votes
Personal details
Born (1978-04-10) 10 April 1978 (age 46)
NationalitySri Lankan
Political partyNational People's Power
Other political
affiliations
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna
Residence(s)Talawa, Anuradhapura District
Alma materUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura
OccupationMedical Doctor

Susil Ranasinghe is a Sri Lankan politician and medical doctor 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, receiving 72,508 preferential votes.[1] He is affiliated with the National People's Power political coalition.

Education

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Susil Ranasinghe completed his secondary education at Galenbindunuwewa Central College. He later pursued higher studies at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, where he graduated with a medical degree in 2004.

Medical Career

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Ranasinghe has been practicing medicine in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, DBH Dambulla, and Prison Hospital Anuradhapura. His medical experience has contributed significantly to community health and public service in the region, providing essential medical care and promoting health initiatives.

Political Career

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Ranasinghe's transition to politics came in 2024 when he successfully ran for office in the 17th Parliament of Sri Lanka. His campaign was centered on health policy reform, public health advocacy, and community development within the Anuradhapura District.

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ "Anuradhapura District Results - General Election 2024". Ada Derana. Retrieved 18 November 2024.