Party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Electoral District / National List Polonnaruwa Date of Birth : 03-09-1951 Civil Status : Married Religion : Buddhism Profession / Occupation : Farming Academic Qualifications GCE A/L, 1971 Professional Qualifications Diploma in Agriculture, Sri Lanka School of Agriculture, Kundasale 1973; Diploma in Political Science, Maxim Gorki Academy, Russia