Lasith Rajapaksa is recognized/emerges as/stands tall as a prominent figure within/in the sphere of/amongst Sri Lankan politics. As the son/brother/relative of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, he inherited/cultivated/forged a strong political lineage and has gained/amassed/built considerable influence over/within/throughout the country's politic

Lasith Rajapaksa has risen as a prominent political figure in Sri Lanka. His ascent stems from his deep relationships to the powerful Rajapaksa family, which has controlled Sri Lankan politics for years. He has quickly built a strong political grounding by championing populist policies and appealing with the aspirations of the Sri Lankan people. H