Sri Lankan-origin Athithiya Anantharajah, 25, has been appointed Maire Adjoint (Deputy Mayor) of Pontault-Combault – a Municipality on the outskirts of Paris, France.

From City Councillor at 19, the daughter of refugees escaping the conflict in Sri Lanka, the French local politician has excelled in the recent Municipal race. She was appointed Deputy Mayor in March.

It is reported that the Anandarasa family hails originally from Kayts in the Jaffna District.

In her earlier role as Municipal Councillor for Youth (2020–2026), she managed initiatives for residents aged 11–17, including the Quartier Jeunes program and awareness workshops on the environment and disability.

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