Nihal Abeysinghe is a Sri Lankan epidemiologist, and socialist politician who is the general secretary of the ruling National People's Power (NPP).

Career

Abeysinghe having gained his MBBS and MSc, became a consultant epidemiologist and went on to become the deputy director of the Institute for Research & Development. Following his retirement, he joined the NPP as its general secretary.[1][2]

Abeysinghe is contesting the 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election as a candidate from the NPP from the Kalutara District, along with his son Chathuranga Abeysinghe is contesting from the Colombo District.[3]

References

  1. ^ "About NPP". npp.lk. NPP. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  2. ^ "JVP claims it is ready to govern country". The Island. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Country back in election mode with battle lines drawn while AKD Govt. tries to balance finances". The Morning. Retrieved 17 October 2024.


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