Rajapaksas
The Rajapaksa family is a prominent political dynasty in Sri Lanka. Several members have held significant positions in the Sri Lankan government, most notably the presidency and the prime ministership. The family's influence began to rise significantly in the early 21st century.
Mahinda Rajapaksa served as President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015. His tenure was marked by
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Mahinda's brother, was elected President in 2019. His presidency was characterized by economic mismanagement,
Several other members of the family have also held ministerial portfolios and parliamentary seats, contributing to