Party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Portfolio State Minister of Mass Media Electoral District / National List Kurunegala Date of Birth : 28-03-1972 Civil Status : Married Religion : Buddhism Political Career 1997 - 2001 Member Alawwa Pradeshiya Sabha; 2001-2004 Opposition Leader Alawwa Pradeshiya Sabha; 2004-2009 Member North Western Provincial Council; 2009-2010 Agriculture Minister North Western Provincial Council; 2010-2015 Member of Parliament Kurunegala District; 2015-2020 Parliamentary Member of the Opposition