About Sarath Weerasekara
Born 1951. Sarath Weerasekara is a Sri Lankan politician, film director and production manager.
Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara, RSP, VSV, USP, MP is a retired Sri Lankan admiral, politician and a filmmaker. He was a former Cabinet Minister of Public Security and a State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Affairs, member of parliament and former Deputy Minister of Labour and Labour Relations. He had served as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy and first Director General of the Civil Security Force.
Minister of Public Security In March 2021, Weerasekara announced plans to ban the burqas in Sri Lanka and the closure of more than 1,000 Islamic schools over ‘national security’ fears.
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As a filmmaker Year Film Ref. 2011 Gamani 2024 Sri Siddha
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Who is Sarath Weerasekara?
Sri Lankan politician
When was Sarath Weerasekara born?
Sarath Weerasekara was born on 29 October 1951 in Ampara.
What is Sarath Weerasekara's occupation?
Sarath Weerasekara is a politician, film director and production manager.
What nationality is Sarath Weerasekara?
Sarath Weerasekara is Sri Lankan.
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