Nihal Galappaththi | |
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Member of Parliament for Hambantota District | |
Assumed office 21 November 2024 | |
Majority | 125,983 preferential votes |
In office 1 September 2015 –3 March 2020 | |
Majority | 12,162 preferential votes |
In office 25 August 1994 –9 February 2010 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna |
Spouse | Hema Galappaththi |
Children | Chathura Galappaththi |
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