Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa has called for India to play a central role in South Asia, advocating for greater regional cooperation to address political turmoil and shared challenges. He noted recent unrest in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, suggesting extremist elements have sometimes fueled these disruptions. Rajapaksa emphasized that aligned goals for growth and stability would enhance South Asia's international influence, with upcoming elections in Bangladesh and Nepal seen as opportunities to strengthen regional security.