Rathna Gamage

Rathna Gamage MP
Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources
Member of Parliament for Galle District
Incumbent
Assumed office 21 November 2024
Personal details
Born	(1972-01-27)January 27, 1972
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Political party	Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)
Spouse	(Married 2006)
Education	University of Ruhuna (incomplete)
Occupation	Teacher, Politician

Rathna Gamage (born January 27, 1972) is a Sri Lankan teacher and politician. He was elected to the Sri Lankan Parliament from Galle Electoral District as a member of the National People's Power. He is a member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and currently serves as the deputy minister of fisheries, aquatic, and ocean resources, having been sworn in on November 21, 2024. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Early life and education

Gamage received his primary education at Manavila Upananda National School in Galle. He then attended St. Aloysius' College, Galle, for his secondary education. He pursued higher education at the University of Ruhuna, studying physical science, but did not complete his degree.

Professional career

Gamage is a government Piriven teacher, teaching 11th grade at Vidhya Pradeepa Pirivena in Manavila, Galle. He also works as a tuition class teacher, specializing in Ordinary Level (O/L) Science and Advanced Level (A/L) Physics.

Political career

Gamage has been a full-time member of the JVP since 2004. His political career includes:

• Member of the Akmeemana Pradeshiya Sabhawa (Local Council) from 2001 to 2004.
• Member of the Southern Provincial Council from 2004 to 2009.
• Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources (since November 21, 2024). ^[6]

Personal life

Rathna Gamage married in 2006.

References

1. "Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage assumes duties". www.fisheries.gov.lk. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
2. "Ministry of Fisheries to Produce Ice After Unsuccessful Talks with Ice Mill Owners". english.newsfirst.lk. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
3. "Galle Preferential votes announced". Newswire. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
4. "Galle District preferential vote results released". Ada Derana. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
5. "Galle District preferential vote results". Sri Lanka Mirror. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
6. "2024 General Election: Preferential vote results for Galle District". Hiru News. Retrieved 2025-03-24.