| 1. He worked as a police Sub Inspector prior to his political career. |
| 2. He served as the bodyguard of Sri Lanka's first female Prime Minister, Sirimavo Bandaranaike. |
| 3. After working at the State Trading General Corporation, he entered politics. |
| 4. He has won every election he has contested since 1989. |
| 5. During his time as Minister of Irrigation & Water Management, he implemented significant irrigation projects. |
| 6. He also held roles like President of the Sri Lanka – Russia Parliamentary Friendship Association. |
| 7. He was critical of his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa's extended involvement in politics. |
| 8. He played football and was the captain of Richmond College's football team. |
| 9. He is the eldest brother of Mahinda, Gotabaya, and Basil Rajapaksa. |
| 10. He was appointed as the President of the Hambantota District Development Committee in 2005. |
