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Buddhika Pathirana
Akalanka Buddhika Uditha Dedduwa Pathirana (born 17 March 1974) who is a Member of the 7th Parliament of Sri Lanka
represents the United National Party
(UNP), for Matara
District. He was elected to the Parliament at the General Election held on 8 April 2010 winning the second highest percentage of votes from the United National Party
which is the major opposition in the country.
General Hospital. Father, Mr. M.S.D. Pathirana was a graduate teacher, senior lecturer of National Institute of Education and Teachers’ Training Colleges of Sri Lanka, later a Deputy Director of Education Department., since retired in service. Mother, Mrs. J. K. Gunawardana is a retired Teacher as well as a Teaching Instructor. Buddhika’s sister works as the Assistant Librarian in University of Ruhuna
. Buddhika married to Ms. Mihiri Warnakulasuriya in 2009, who is the daughter of Mr. Hemantha Warnakulasuriya, Presidents’ Counsel, who currently serves as the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Italy
.
, Matara
(1980–1993). He was a senior school prefect, captain of the debating team and was awarded the President Scout Medal which is the highest accolade meant for a scout in Sri Lanka in 1991. Buddhika completed his higher education at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Kelaniya
(1998–2003).
) in 1995 as an Assistant News Coordinator and worked there till 1998 as a News Coordinator, the Deputy News Editor and a Political Programme Presenter. From 1998 to 2004, he served at the MTV Channel Private Ltd (Sirasa TV
) as a Political Programme Presenter and an Executive Producer. Also, he is a pre-intern medical practitioner.
by appointing as the leader of the opposition in Southern Provincial Council in 2009, having 57,802 votes. He entered into to the 7th Parliament of Sri Lanka
as a member by having 62,499 preferential votes from Matara
District at the General Election in 2010. Buddhika is a member of 14 Consultative Committees inclusive of Ministries of Economic Development, Ports & Aviation, Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, State Defense, etc. He was awarded as the Most Outstanding Young Politician in Sri Lanka
in 1996. He has been working as the Media Secretary of the UNP for Southern Province since 2004 and the Chief Organiser of the UNP in Akuressa Electorate since 2005.
from 1991 to 1998. He has been the Chief Basnayaka Nilame for Matara
Binara Maha Perahera since 2007. He was National Chairman of Liberal Youth Guilds (LYG) in Sri Lanka
(2007–2009). Buddhika is the Founder, Chairman and the Managing Director of the Samadhi Community Development Foundation
, since 2000.
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Akalanka Buddhika Uditha Dedduwa Pathirana (born 17 March 1974) who is a Member of the 7th Parliament of Sri Lanka
Parliament of Sri Lanka
The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
represents the United National Party
United National Party
The United National Party, often referred to as the UNP ), , is a political party in Sri Lanka. It currently is the main opposition party in Sri Lanka and is headed by Ranil Wickremesinghe...
(UNP), for Matara
Matara
Matara can refer to:* Matara, Eritrea* Matara, Sri Lanka* Matará, Cangallo Province, Peru...
District. He was elected to the Parliament at the General Election held on 8 April 2010 winning the second highest percentage of votes from the United National Party
United National Party
The United National Party, often referred to as the UNP ), , is a political party in Sri Lanka. It currently is the main opposition party in Sri Lanka and is headed by Ranil Wickremesinghe...
which is the major opposition in the country.
Family
Buddhika Pathirana was born on 17 March 1974 at MataraMatara
Matara can refer to:* Matara, Eritrea* Matara, Sri Lanka* Matará, Cangallo Province, Peru...
General Hospital. Father, Mr. M.S.D. Pathirana was a graduate teacher, senior lecturer of National Institute of Education and Teachers’ Training Colleges of Sri Lanka, later a Deputy Director of Education Department., since retired in service. Mother, Mrs. J. K. Gunawardana is a retired Teacher as well as a Teaching Instructor. Buddhika’s sister works as the Assistant Librarian in University of Ruhuna
University of Ruhuna
The University of Ruhuna is a university in Matara, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1978 and is organized in seven faculties. The faculties of Engineering and Medicine are in Galle.-History:...
. Buddhika married to Ms. Mihiri Warnakulasuriya in 2009, who is the daughter of Mr. Hemantha Warnakulasuriya, Presidents’ Counsel, who currently serves as the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
Education
Buddhika had his primary and secondary education from Rahula CollegeRahula college
Rahula College is a boys' school in Sri Lanka, located in Matara district - . Though it was originally a Buddhist school,now it is run by the Government of Sri Lanka as a National School. It was one of the first schools which was converted to a National School...
, Matara
Matara
Matara can refer to:* Matara, Eritrea* Matara, Sri Lanka* Matará, Cangallo Province, Peru...
(1980–1993). He was a senior school prefect, captain of the debating team and was awarded the President Scout Medal which is the highest accolade meant for a scout in Sri Lanka in 1991. Buddhika completed his higher education at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Kelaniya
University of Kelaniya
The University of Kelaniya is a state university of Sri Lanka. Situated just outside the municipal limits of Colombo, in the ancient and historic city of Kelaniya, the University has two major campuses, seven locations, six faculties and four institutions....
(1998–2003).
Professional career
Buddhika joined the Telshan Network Pvt. Ltd (TNL TVTNL TV
TNL is an analogue terrestrial television network in Sri Lanka. It is the sister channel of their Radio network TNL Radio. It is available on the Sri Lankan Direct to Home satellite television service Dialog TV.-External links:*...
) in 1995 as an Assistant News Coordinator and worked there till 1998 as a News Coordinator, the Deputy News Editor and a Political Programme Presenter. From 1998 to 2004, he served at the MTV Channel Private Ltd (Sirasa TV
Sirasa TV
Sirasa TV is an analogue terrestrial television network in Sri Lanka. It is the sister channel of 'Channel 1 MTV' which was established in 1992. Sirasa TV was founded in 1998 to similar itself to their Radio network Sirasa FM. Sirasa TV is owned by the Sri Lankan business conglomerate The Capital...
) as a Political Programme Presenter and an Executive Producer. Also, he is a pre-intern medical practitioner.
Political career
Having 44,165 preferential votes at the Provincial Council Election in 2004, Buddhika has become a member of the Southern Provincial Council. He also became the youngest leader of the opposition in Provincial Councils in Sri LankaSri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
by appointing as the leader of the opposition in Southern Provincial Council in 2009, having 57,802 votes. He entered into to the 7th Parliament of Sri Lanka
Parliament of Sri Lanka
The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
as a member by having 62,499 preferential votes from Matara
Matara
Matara can refer to:* Matara, Eritrea* Matara, Sri Lanka* Matará, Cangallo Province, Peru...
District at the General Election in 2010. Buddhika is a member of 14 Consultative Committees inclusive of Ministries of Economic Development, Ports & Aviation, Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, State Defense, etc. He was awarded as the Most Outstanding Young Politician in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
in 1996. He has been working as the Media Secretary of the UNP for Southern Province since 2004 and the Chief Organiser of the UNP in Akuressa Electorate since 2005.
International Positions
Buddhika was elected as a member of the Executive Committee and the Chief Executive Officer for South Asia in Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA) in 2007 and 2008 respectively.Other Positions
Buddhika was the first chairman of Mutuhara Children’s Society (1987–1990). He was the first District Secretary for Youth Red Cross Society (1990–1992). He was the youngest Principal of Sunday schools in Sri LankaSri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
from 1991 to 1998. He has been the Chief Basnayaka Nilame for Matara
Matara
Matara can refer to:* Matara, Eritrea* Matara, Sri Lanka* Matará, Cangallo Province, Peru...
Binara Maha Perahera since 2007. He was National Chairman of Liberal Youth Guilds (LYG) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
(2007–2009). Buddhika is the Founder, Chairman and the Managing Director of the Samadhi Community Development Foundation
Samadhi Community Development Foundation
Samadhi Community Development Foundation based in Matara District, Sri Lanka is a non profitable organization engaged in social welfare projects.-History:Samadhi Foundation is incorporated by a Parliamentary Act...
, since 2000.
External Links
1. Buddhika Pathirana Official Web site2. Buddhika Pathirana Blog site
3. Buddhika Pathirana in You Tube