Party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Portfolio State Minister of Piriven Education Electoral District / National List Monaragala Date of Birth : 03-09-1959 Civil Status : Married Religion : Buddhism Profession / Occupation : Teacher Political Career Chairman Bibile Pradeshiya Sabha 1998-1999; Member Uva Provincial Council Chief Government Whip 1999-2004; Member Uva Provincial Council 2004-2009;  Member Uva Provincial Council 2009-2010 and Leader of the House Academic Qualifications BA Economics (Hons.); M.Ed. Professional Qualifications Postgraduate Diploma in Education; M Ed.