Anniversary Day baby joy for Namal and Limini

Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa has become the father of a baby boy.

His wife Limini gave birth to the boy on Saturday as both she and Namal Rajapaksa celebrated their first wedding anniversary.

The minister (@RajapaksaNamal) tweeted: “What better gift to be blessed with than a healthy baby boy as both Limini & I celebrate our #firstanniversary. I thank everyone who wished us for both milestones. Mother & baby are extremely tired after the strenuous work they did all day Smiling face with smiling eyes but they are healthy & happy.”

Namal is the eldest son of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Many took to the social media to welcome the new member of the Rajapaksa family.

“Congratulations and a very warm welcome to your newborn. May his life be blessed with good health, love, and laughter,” said one of the tweets.

@OshalaHerath tweeted: “Congratulations to you both on the safe arrival of your new baby boy! Wish you both the blessing and strength to be good parents and raise your newborn son to be noble human.”