Party United People's Freedom Alliance(UPFA) Portfolio State Minister of Culture Electoral District / National List Matale Date of Birth : 26-12-1943 Civil Status : Married Religion : Buddhism Political Career Member Miunisiple Counsil - Matale 1983; Member of Parliament - 1989;Chief Minster; Minister of Environmental and Forest Resources - 1996; Minister Provuincial Council 2000 Committees Involved Consultative Committee on Parliamentary Affairs Consultative Committee on Sports Consultative Committee on Agriculture Consultative Committee on Higher Education Consultative Committee on Coconut Development and Janatha Estate Development Consultative Committee on Public Relations and Public Affairs Consultative Committee on Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, Child, Youth & Cultural Affairs Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils, Local Government and Democratic Governance Consultative Committee on Housing and Samurdhi Consultative Committee on Mass Media and Parliamentary Affairs Consultative Committee on Education Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Local Government & Democratic Governance Consultative Committee on Mass Media Consultative Committee on Mass Media