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Chamal Rajapaksa was born on 30 October, 1942 in Palatuwa, British Ceylon, is a Sri Lankan politician. Discover Chamal Rajapaksa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

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Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 30 October 1942
Birthday 30 October
Birthplace Palatuwa, British Ceylon
Nationality Sri Lanka

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Who Is Chamal Rajapaksa's Wife?

His wife is Chandra Malini Rajapaksa (nee Wijewardene)

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Wife Chandra Malini Rajapaksa (nee Wijewardene)
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Children Shasheendra, Shameendra

Chamal Rajapaksa Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chamal Rajapaksa worth at the age of 81 years old? Chamal Rajapaksa’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Chamal Rajapaksa's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1942

Chamal Jayantha Rajapaksa (චමල් රාජපක්ෂ; சமல் ராஜபக்ஷ; born 30 October 1942) is a Sri Lankan politician who was Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka from 2010 to 2015.

Previously he served as Minister of Ports and Aviation and the Minister for Irrigation and Water Management.

He hails from a well-known political family in Sri Lanka.

His father, D. A. Rajapaksa, was a prominent politician, independence agitator, member of parliament and Minister of Agriculture and Land in Wijeyananda Dahanayake's government.

Rajapaksa was born on 30 October 1942 in Palatuwa in the Southern District of Matara and raised in Medamulana in the District of Hambantota.

He was the eldest son, of nine siblings which included, an older sister, three younger brothers: Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa and two younger sisters, to D. A. Rajapaksa and Dona Dandina Samarasinghe Dissanayake.

He received his primary and secondary education at Richmond College, Galle.

As a student, he was an athlete and played soccer for the school, in addition to being an academic high achiever.

Following his schooling, he joined the Ceylon Police Force as a Sub-inspector and served for eight years.

1985

He thereafter served the State Trading General Corporation as the Assistant General Manager before getting into active politics in 1985.

Contested the by-election held in 1985 for Mulkirigala Electorate.

1989

Entered Parliament in 1989 as a member of parliament of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party representing Hambantota District.

Has been a member of parliament continuously since 1989, retaining his seat in all elections held to date.

Prior to his present appointment as Speaker of the Parliament, he held the following portfolios.

2005

He is the elder brother of Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015 and Gotabaya Rajapaksa who was President from 2019 to 2022.

Nine members of the Rajapaksa family have been members of parliament in Sri Lanka.

Shashindra Rajapaksa (eldest son of Rajapaksa) is the former chief Minister of Uva Provincial Council and former Basnayaka Nilame (Lay Custodian) of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama devalaya.