Party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Electoral District / National List Ratnapura Date of Birth : 15-01-1941 Civil Status : Married Religion : Buddhism Profession / Occupation : Attorney-at-Law Political Career Became the SLFP Organizer of Pelmadulla Electorate in 1978 and then of Nivithigala Electorate in 1980; Elected to Parliament in 1989 from the District of Ratnapura Academic Qualifications G.C.E. (A/L), London (A/L) Attorney-at-Law