Presidential election 2005 - Candidates Ranil Wickramasinghe

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Birth  - 1949 March 24th Education Royal College (Colombo) Professional Qualifications LLB University of Ceylon Attorney At Law, Law College Parliament Entry - Biyagama Seat in 1977, Aged 28 years Portfolios Held Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (1977) Minister of youth Affairs and Employement (1978) Minister of Education (1980) Minister of Industries (1989-1994) Leader of UNP - 1994 Minister of Science and Technology (1990-1994) Leader of the House (1989-1994) Prime Minister (1993-1994), (2001-2004) Opposition Leader (1994-2001), (2004-2005) Achivements Ceasfire Agreement Investment Promotion Zone Some Industrial Estate IT Industry infrastructure Youth Development Programme National Youth Services council Family Father- Esmond Wickramasinghe - Press Magnate Mother - Nalinie Wickramasinghe - Daugter of Founder of Lake House - Mr. D.R. Wijewardana Spouse - Maithree (Lecturer at University of Kelaniya) Present Position Leader of the opposition