Nandana Millagala
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Nandana Millagala | |
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| Member of Parliament for Kegalle Electoral District | |
| Assumed office 15 November 2024 | |
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| Party | National People's Power |
| Spouse | Dilhani Millagala |
| Children | Kavindu Millagala, Malindu Millagala, Sajani Millagala, Harindu Millagala |
| Profession | Politician |
Nandana Millagala is a Sri Lankan politician. He was elected to the Sri Lankan Parliament from Kegalle Electoral District as a member of the National People's Power[1][2][3] Dr. Nandana Millagala, also known as M.W.N.U. Gunasinghe, is a Sri Lankan politician, academic, author, and media researcher. Born on August 6, 1969, in Yatiyantota, Kegalle District, he has made significant contributions in both academia and politics.
Millagala completed his primary education at Abhayaraja Maha Vidyalaya in Berannawa and his secondary education at Sri Pragnodaya Pirivena in Elagala. He pursued higher education at the University of Kelaniya, earning a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in mass communication, a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in mass communication.
Academic career
Millagala served as a senior lecturer in mass communication at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. He also held the position of head of the Department of Humanities within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the same university. His academic work includes research in neuromarketing and its impact on marketing communication strategies.
Literary contributions
Political career
Millagala has been active in Kegalle District and national politics since 1994. He is a member of the National People's Power (NPP) party and was elected to the Sri Lankan Parliament representing the Kegalle Electoral District in November 2024.[4] Within the NPP, he serves as a Kegalle district executive member and is also involved with the National Intellectuals Organization as a Kegalle District executive member. Throughout his political career, Millagala has contributed to various national policy-making committees.
