Nihal Abeysinghe
General secretary of the National People's Power
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Nihal Abeysinghe is a Sri Lankan epidemiologist, and socialist politician who is the general secretary of the ruling National People's Power (NPP).
LeaderAnura Kumara Dissanayake
Preceded byLakshman Nipuna Arachchi
Chairman
Dr. Godwin KodituwakkuPreceded byDr. T.A. Kulatilake
Nihal Abeysinghe | |
|---|---|
| නිහාල් අබේසිංහ நிஹால் அபேசிங்க | |
| General Secretary of the National People's Power | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Leader | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Preceded by | Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi |
| Deputy Director of the Institute for Research & Development | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
Chairman | Dr. Godwin Kodituwakku |
| Chief Epidemiologist in Sri Lanka | |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Dr. T.A. Kulatilake |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Paba Palihawadana |
| Member of Parliament for Kalutara District | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2024 | |
| Majority | 96,721 Preferential votes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nihal Abeysinghe |
| Party | National People's Power |
| Children | Chathuranga Abeysinghe |
| Education | Taxila Central College, Horana University of Colombo |
| Occupation | Medical Doctor |
| Profession | Epidemiologist |
Known for | Consultant in Community Medicine, World Health Organization Regional Office South East Asia |
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]
