Karunarathna Paranawithana (born 2 June 1968) is a Sri Lankan politician and current member of parliament for the Ratnapura District. He previously served as deputy minister of Provincial Council and Local Government,[1][2] and as secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media, before resigning to contest the 2015 parliamentary election as a candidate of the UNP-led UNFGG alliance.[3]
Karunarathna Paranawithana | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Ratnapura District | |
| Assumed office 3 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Thalatha Atukorale |
| In office 2015–2020 | |
| Deputy Minister of Ministry of Science Research Technology Vocational Training Skills Development and Kandian Heritage | |
| In office 9 September 2015 – ? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 2, 1968 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Samagi Jana Balawegaya (since 2020) United National Party |
| Other political affiliations | United National Front for Good Governance |
| Residence(s) | W/3/2, Anderson Flats, Colombo 05 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Parliament of Sri Lanka - Karunarathna Paranawithana". Parliament of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- ^ "State & Deputy Ministers sworn in". Sri Lanka Mirror. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- ^ "Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media Sri Lanka Karunaratne Paranawithana Resigns". Sinhayanews. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
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