Party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Electoral District / National List Galle Date of Birth : 17-08-1959 Civil Status : Married Religion : Buddhism Academic Qualifications LLB, University of Colombo; G.C.E. (A/L) Professional Qualifications Higher Diploma in English, Institute of Labour Education, University of Colombo; Diploma in English (Distiction), SLIDA