Thilina Samarakoon

Hon. Thilina Tharuka Samarakoon MP
තිලිණ තාරුක සමරකෝන් திலின தாருக சமரகோன்
Incumbent
Assumed office 21 November 2024
President	Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Prime Minister	Harini Amarasuriya
Member of Parliament for Anuradhapura District
Majority	49,730 Preferential votes
Personal details
Born	(1981-02-14) 14 February 1981
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Political party	National People's Power
Residence(s)	Kekirawa, Sri Lanka
Alma mater	Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Occupation	Bank officer

Thilina Tharuka Samarakoon is a Sri Lankan politician and bank officer who serves as a Member of Parliament for the Anuradhapura Electoral District. He was elected during the 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election, receiving 49,730 preferential votes. He is a member of the National People's Power (NPP) and serves on its Anuradhapura District executive committee.

Early Life and Education

Samarakoon attended Royal Central College, Polonnaruwa, completing his secondary education in 2001 after his Advanced Level exams in 2000. He later pursued higher education at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, studying business management from 2003 to 2008.

Career

Samarakoon began his career in banking and has been employed as an assistant manager at the Regional Development Bank since 2006. His professional background in finance has contributed to his focus on economic and regional development.

Political Career

Samarakoon entered politics as part of the NPP and was elected to the 17th Parliament of Sri Lanka in 2024, representing the Anuradhapura District. He is noted for advocating policies related to economic development and financial empowerment in rural areas.

Personal Life

Samarakoon lives in Kekirawa, Sri Lanka, and hails from Polonnaruwa.

See Also

• 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election
• National People's Power
• Parliament of Sri Lanka