About Sagara Kariyawasam
Born 1967. Sagara Kariyawasam is a Sri Lankan lawyer and politician.
Sagara Kariyawasam (born 13 November 1967) is a Sri Lankan lawyer, politician, and Member of Parliament (MP).
Kariyawasam was born on 13 November 1967. He is the general-secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna political party. Following the 2020 Sri Lankan parliamentary election, he was appointed to the Parliament of Sri Lanka as a National List MP representing the Sri Lanka People's Freedom Alliance.
Controversy On 10 August 2026, Kariyawasam was arrested by the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) of Sri Lanka Police over remarks he allegedly made against Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya on 3 August. He was subsequently released on bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court.
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Who is Sagara Kariyawasam?
Sri Lankan politician
When was Sagara Kariyawasam born?
Sagara Kariyawasam was born on 13 November 1967.
What is Sagara Kariyawasam's occupation?
Sagara Kariyawasam is a lawyer and politician.
What nationality is Sagara Kariyawasam?
Sagara Kariyawasam is Sri Lankan.
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· Wikipedia: Sagara Kariyawasam
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sagara Kariyawasam. https://biography.guide/sagara-kariyawasam/
MLA: "Sagara Kariyawasam." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sagara-kariyawasam/.
Chicago: "Sagara Kariyawasam." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sagara-kariyawasam/.
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