Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 06/03/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Harini Amarasuriya
31/10/2026
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka to attend the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. She is leading Sri Lanka's delegation, taking part in executive sessions and the Leaders' Retreat, and is also scheduled to address the Commonwealth Women's Forum.
01/01/2026
Harini Amarasuriya issued a New Year message for 2026 in which she said Sri Lanka entered the year with hope and determination after a year of progress in governance and public service reforms. She also highlighted priorities such as rebuilding lives affected by recent disasters and advancing education, digital public services, entrepreneurship, and social unity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Harini Nireka Amarasuriya |
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| Other Name | Dr Harini Amarasuriya |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bishop's College, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Buddhism |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Tea Planter) (deceased |
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| Mother | Homemaker |
| Siblings | 2 (elder) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up on a tea estate in Sri Lanka and developed an interest in politics from an early age. | |
| 2. Moved to Colombo in the 1970s due to nationalisation efforts on tea estates. | |
| 3. Spent a year as an exchange student in the US during a time of unrest in Sri Lanka. | |
| 4. Originally intended to study English literature before discovering her passion for anthropology. | |
| 5. Was involved in the longest trade union strike in Sri Lankan history during her academic career. | |
| 6. Has been a prominent advocate for gender equality, women's empowerment, and LGBTQ+ rights on international platforms. | |
| 7. First academician-turned-politician to become Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. | |
| 8. Third woman to serve as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, after Sirimavo Bandaranaike and Chandrika Kumaratunga. | |
| 9. Entered politics through the National Intellectuals Organization in 2019. | |
| 10. Received 655,289 preferential votes in the 2024 parliamentary election, the second-highest ever obtained by a candidate in Sri Lanka's parliamentary electoral history. |
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