Sri LankaMember of ParliamentSri Lanka Freedom PartyNorth Western Province · Kurunegala DistrictMember of Parliament
Dayasiri Jayasekara
Profile
Dayasiri Jayasekara is a Sri Lankan politician and Member of Parliament representing the Kurunegala District. A lawyer by training, he began his political career in local government before serving as the Chief Minister of the North Western Province from 2013 to 2015 and as the Minister of Sports from 2015 to 2018. Throughout his career, he has been associated with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and the United National Party, often advocating for progressive socio-economic policies. Beyond his political work, Jayasekara is also known for his background in athletics and his involvement in the Sri Lankan music industry.
Details
- Born
- 1969-06-12 · 57 years old
- Birth place
- Paduwasnuwara, Sri Lanka
- Education
- University of Colombo (Bachelor of Laws), Colombo Law College, Hettipola Primary School, Harischandra College, Mayurapada Central College
- Career
- Attorney-at-Law, Chairman of the Mineral Sands Corporation, Chairman of Lanka Phosphate, television actor, singer