Thusitha Wijemanne

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Dr.Thusitha Wijemanne
MP
Member of Parliament
for Kegalle District
Assumed office
2015
Personal details
NationalitySri Lankan
Political party United National Party
ProfessionDoctor

Dr. Thusitha Wijemanne is a Sri Lankan politician and a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. She was elected from Kegalla District in 2015. She is a Member of the United National Party. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Preferential votes counting in Sri Lanka election nearing completion". Colombo Page. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  2. "UNP will retrieve its pristine glory - SPC Opposition Leader Dr. Thusitha Wijemanne". Jaliya Wijeyekoon. Sunday Observer. 13 July 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  3. "UNP appoints opposition leaders". Ceylon Today. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2015.