Karunarathna Paranawithana | |
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Member of Parliament for Ratnapura District | |
Assumed office 2015 | |
Deputy Minister of Ministry of Science Research Technology Vocational Training Skills Development and Kandian Heritage | |
Assumed office 9 September 2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | June 2,1968 |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Political party | United National Alliance |
Other political affiliations | United National Front for Good Governance |
Residence | W/3/2,Anderson Flats,Colombo 05 |
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