Party United People's Freedom Alliance(UPFA) 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; Minister of Transport and Highways in the Central Provincial Council in 2001. Committees Involved Consultative Committee on Youth Affairs and Skills Development Legislative Standing Committee "B" Consultative Committee on Postal Services Consultative Committee on Livestock & Rural Community Development Select Committee of Parliament on Traffic Accidents Consultative Committee on Private Transport Services Consultative Committee on Housing and Samurdhi Consultative Committee on Resettlement, Reconstruction and Hindu Religious Affairs Consultative Committee on Internal Transport Consultative Committee on Special Projects Consultative Committee on Aviation