Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan - American |
| Date of Birth | 27/04/1951 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | Giruwapaththuwa, Hambantota district, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) |
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Bio/Wiki
| Names earned | Mr 10 Percent |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Personal Life
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| Religion | Buddhism |
| Caste | Sinhalese |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | D. A. Rajapaksa | ||||
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| Mother | Dandina Rajapaksa | ||||
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| Spouse | Pushpa Rajapaksa | ||||
| Children | Asanka Rajapaksa (Son), Thejani, Bimalka, Ashantha (Daughters) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Basil Rajapaksa ran for his first general elections in Sri Lanka in 1977 representing the Mulkirigala Electorate. | |
| 2. On June 10, 2022, Basil Rajapaksa stepped down from his position as a Sri Lankan parliamentarian. | |
| 3. In June 2022, Basil Rajapaksa made an attempt to flee Sri Lanka but was prevented from doing so by officials. | |
| 4. During his tenure as Minister of Finance, Basil Rajapaksa utilized President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's Range Rover for his personal transportation. | |
| 5. On June 9, 2022, Basil Rajapaksa stepped down from his position as a Sri Lankan parliamentarian. |