Kumaratunga

Kumaratunga is a common Sri Lankan surname. It is particularly associated with a prominent political family in Sri Lanka.

The most notable individual bearing this surname is Chandrika Kumaratunga. She served as the fifth Executive President of Sri Lanka from 1994 to 2005, and also as Prime Minister from 1994 to 2001. She is the daughter of two former Prime Ministers, S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike and Sirimavo Bandaranaike, who also played significant roles in Sri Lankan politics. Her father founded the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), a major political party in the country. Her mother was the world's first female Prime Minister.

Chandrika Kumaratunga's political career began in the late 1980s. Her presidency was marked by efforts to resolve the Sri Lankan Civil War and introduce constitutional reforms. Following her presidency, she remained an influential figure in Sri Lankan politics, though less actively involved in day-to-day governance. The Kumaratunga family's legacy is deeply intertwined with the political landscape of Sri Lanka, shaping its governance and development for decades. The surname itself is widely recognized throughout the island nation.