About Sumedha G. Jayasena
Born 1952. Sumedha G. Jayasena is a Sri Lankan politician.
Sumedha Gunawathie Jayasena (සුමේධා ගුණවතී ජයසේන, born July 29, 1952) was a Sri Lankan politician who has served as a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and as a government cabinet minister. After the tragic murder of her husband, Balage Jayasena De Silva, she was elected to take his place in Parliament.
Throughout her career, Sumedha G. Jayasena has held various cabinet ministerial positions and has been dedicated to serving her constituency of Monaragala. She played a role in the post-tsunami rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts in 2004 as the Minister of Social Services.
Political career
1989-1994 Member of Parliament Monaragala District 1994-1999 Deputy Minister of Buddhist Affairs 1999-2005 Minister of Social Services 2005-2010 Minister of Women's Affairs/Empowerment 2010–2015 Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
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Who is Sumedha G. Jayasena?
Sri Lankan politician
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Sumedha G. Jayasena was born on 29 July 1952.
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Sumedha G. Jayasena is a politician.
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Sumedha G. Jayasena is Sri Lankan.
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