Party United People's Freedom Alliance(UPFA) Electoral District / National List Gampaha Date of Birth : 25-03-1944 Civil Status : Married Religion : Buddhism Profession / Occupation : Businessman Political Career Engaged in political activities of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party since school days; Actively supported the President Mahinda Rajapaksha when he was contested the Beliatta Electorate in 1970; Actively engaged in all party campaigns, elections etc.; Elected to Tissamaharama Seat on UNP Ticket; Rejoined the SLFP. Committees Involved Committee on Public Enterprises Legislative Standing Committee "B" Consultative Committee on Labour and Labour Relation Consultative Committee on Mass Media & Information Consultative Committee on Ports and Highways Consultative Committee on Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Consultative Committee on Public Relations and Public Affairs Consultative Committee on Botanical Gardens and Public Recreation Consultative Committee on Highways, Ports and Shipping Consultative Committee on Special projects Consultative Committee on Internal Transport Consultative Committee on Foreign Employment Consultative Committee on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development