Rauf Hakeem

Rauf Musthafa Hakeem, born on August 27, 1958, in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan politician and the leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), a party representing the interests of Sri Lankan Muslims. He has been a member of parliament since 1989 and has served as Minister of Justice and various other ministerial portfolios. Hakeem has been a vocal advocate for minority rights in Sri Lanka and has played a key role in inter-faith dialogue. He was part of the coalition government and has served in several cabinets. He is known for his moderate approach to politics and his efforts to bridge the gap between different ethnic communities in Sri Lanka.