This is a list of notable Old Mahindians, they being the alumni of Mahinda College, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Politics Name Notability Reference member parliament (Galle 1960), Mayor of Galle (1965–1966) member parliament (Matara 1994–2015, National List 2015–present)People and events-Six old Mahindians to be felicitated, The Sunday Times member parliament (Galle 1994–2010, 2015–present) Deputy Speaker (1948), member parliament (Baddegama 1948–1952), member State Council of Ceylon (Udugama 1931–1935, Galle 1936–1947) Founder member and First General Secretary of United National Party member Senate of Ceylon (1953–1965), President of the Senate of Ceylon (1963–1965) member parliament (Maskeliya 1970–1977) member parliament (Beruwala 1960–1965, 1970–1977), Deputy Speaker(1970–1977) member of Senate of Ceylon 1953–1954 member parliament (Matara 2010–present) member parliament (Galle 1977–1979, Kamburupitiya 1979–1983) member parliament (Udugama 1956–1960, Habaraduwa 1960–1964) member parliament (Hakmana 1965–1970) Governor of Southern Province (1993–1994)One of Lanka’s academically distinguished judges - Tribute to Dr. L. M. Jayaratne, Rootsweb member parliament (Bentara-Elpitiya 1977–2000) member parliament (Hambantota 1983–2004) member parliament (1972–1977) member parliament (Rathgama 1970–1977), pioneer Trade Union Leader member parliament (Galle 2010–present) member parliament (Galle 2010–present) member parliament (2024–present), Deputy Minister of Digital Economy (2024–present) member parliament (Galle 2004–2010), Mayor of Galle (1997–2001, 2002–2004) member parliament (Deniyaya 1947 –1956) member State Council of Ceylon (Morawaka 1931–1936), founder Communist Party of Sri Lanka (1943) member parliament (Matara 1960) Founder Member of the United National PartyAppreciation Justin Wijayawardhena, The Island
Education Name Notability Reference Sri Lankan linguist, academic and scholar Vice Chancellor University of Peradeniya (2006–2009) Emeritus Professor, President/Vice Chancellor University of Colombo (Colombo Campus) (1972–1977)M. B. Ariayapala-Author Profile, Godage International Publishers Vice Chancellor University of the Visual & Performing Arts (1953-?) Vice Chancellor University of Peradeniya (2000–2006) First Vice Chancellor University of Vocational Technology Senior Professor of Philosophy, University of Hawaii Vice Chancellor University of Colombo (1994) Vice Chancellor University of Ruhuna (1984–?)
Religion Name Notability Reference (formerly known as Asoka Weeraratna) Buddhist missionary, founder German Dharmaduta Society (1952), Berlin Buddhist Vihara (1957), Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya (1967) Buddhist monk/scholar, abbot of Pothgulgala Aranya Buddhist monk, head of Amarapura Nikaya (1969–2003)
Military Name Notability Reference Admiral, Commander of the Navy (1973–1979) Squadron leader, No. 10 Squadron SLAF Major General, Commander 22 Brigade (Sri Lanka Light Infantry)
Sports Name Notability Reference All Ceylon cricket player (1937–1945), Chairman Selection Committee Sri Lanka Cricket (1963–1973) Olympic athlete (1980 4 × 400 relay), Asian Games athlete (1974 4 × 400 relay - gold medal) international cricket player (2004–2020), Sri Lanka ODI and T20 captain international cricket player (1990–2007), Sri Lanka ODI and Test captain international cricket player (1983–1994) international cricket player (1986–1994) international cricket player (1994–2007) All Ceylon cricket player (1961–1969) international cricket player (1982–1984), Chairman Sri Lanka Cricket (2009–2011) One Day International cricket player (1979) Twenty20 International cricket player (2017)Thikshila de Silva on uncapped player in T20 squad | Daily News first class cricket player (1968–1974) first class cricket player (2010–present) first class cricket player (2011–present)Player Profile, ESPN Cricinfo first class cricket player (1985–1996) first class cricket player & Sri Lanka Under-19s CaptainDinura Kalupahana – another potential cricketer unearthed through the youth system, Sunday Times
Arts and Media Name Notability Reference poet, authorDr. Gunadasa Amarasekara nominated for Nalanda Keerthi Sri 2010 journalist, newspaper editor journalist, author poet, author theater/television director, actor film, theater and television actor film director, screenwriter, visual artist actorLionel Deraniyagala
Science Name Notability Reference Sri Lankan American Scientist Sri Lankan American inventor businessman, and diplomat
Others Name Notability Reference Chairman National Police Commission, Director Public Prosecutions Attorney General's DepartmentRanjith Abeysuriya bids adieu, Sri Lankan Mirror medical administrator, Secretary to the Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka founder/president Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement (1958), peace activist physician, medical researcher, author, folklorist, historian, conservationist ambassador to Russian Federation social reformer, buddhist scholar
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