Upul Abeywickrama

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Janaki Liyanaarachchi
(m. 1999)
Upul Abeywickrama
MP
උපුල් අබේවික්‍රම
உபுல் அபேவிக்ரம
Upul Abeywickrama.jpg
Abeywickrama in 2024
Assumed office
21 November 2024
Children3
Residence(s) Kirindiwela, Gampaha
Alma mater University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Occupation Politician, lawyer
Profession Lawyer

Upul Abeywickrama [1] is a Sri Lankan politician. A member of the National People's Power, he was elected to the parliament in the 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election representing Gampaha Electoral District. [2]

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References

  1. "Candidates of Gampaha". NPP official website. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  2. "Get to know new faces of the 10th parliament". Print Edition - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 24 November 2024.