Najith Indika
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Najith Indika | |
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| නජිත් ඉන්දික நஜித் இந்திக | |
| Member of Parliament for National List | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1988 (age 37–38) |
| Party | National People's Power |
| Education | Royal College, Colombo |
| Alma mater | University of Colombo |
| Profession | Medical Doctor |
Dr. Najith Indika is a medical professional and legislator dedicated to transforming Sri Lanka's political culture through transparency and public service. A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo,[1] Dr. Indika spent five years as a Medical Officer in the government sector, gaining a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing the nation's healthcare and public infrastructure.
His journey into public service began with student activism, serving as the President of the Medical Faculty Student Union and later as the Convener of the Inter-University Students' Federation (IUSF). In 2024, following a tenure as Director General of the President's Media Division, he was appointed to Parliament via the National People's People (NPP) National List.
Currently, as Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice, and Civil Protection,[2] Dr. Indika is a leading voice for legislative reform. He has been instrumental in spearheading the abolition of parliamentary pensions and amending critical drug laws, consistently advocating for a governance model that prioritizes the citizen over the politician.
Current Roles
- Chairman: Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice, and Civil Protection.[2]
- Appointed Member:
- Parliamentary Caucus for Youth[3]
- Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection[4]
- Committee on Standing Orders[5]
- Backbencher Committee[6]
- Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence[7]
- Ministerial Consultative Committee on Digital Economy[8]
- Ministerial Consultative Committee on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism[9]
- Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media[10]
Legislative Milestones (2025–2026)
Dr. Indika has presided over several landmark bills that align with the NPP's core promise of "System Change":
- The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill (Feb 2026):[11][12][13][14] Under his chairmanship, the committee unanimously approved the abolition of lifelong pensions for MPs, a move Dr. Indika championed as essential for a new political culture.
- Proceeds of Crime Bill:[15][16] Guided the approval of this legislation to establish a legal framework for recovering assets acquired through criminal activity, meeting international governance standards.
- Narcotics Control Reforms: Oversaw amendments to the Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Act to modernize the legal response to large-scale drug trafficking and maritime smuggling.
- Digital Transformation: Leading oversight on the transition to a digital economy, including the implementation of digital IDs and streamlined government payment systems.
