Party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Electoral District / National List Nuwara - Eliya Date of Birth : 01-08-1952 Civil Status : Married Religion : Hindu Profession / Occupation : Businessman Political Career 1991, Chairman, Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha; 1999, Minister, Central Province; 2004, Minister, Central Province; 2009, Minister, Central Province; Academic Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy (University of the Valley, Costa Rica);  G.C.E. (A/L) Professional Qualifications Awarded Cambridge Fellowship Award in Education by Cambridge Association of Managers