Party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Electoral District / National List Nuwara - Eliya Date of Birth : 21-01-1958 Civil Status : Married Religion : Buddhism Profession / Occupation : Businessman Political Career Member of Parliament in 1994; Central Committee Member of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and was subsequently made Deputy Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party; Nuwara Eliya Development Committee Chairman for 15 years; Walapane Divisional Development Chairman; Chairperson of Nuwara Eliya Cricket Association Academic Qualifications G.C.E. (A/L); G.C.E. (O/L)