| Birth
- 1924 June 23rd |
Education
St Lorenz College
St Joseph's College - Colombo |
| Parliament
Entry - 1965 Colombo 2nd MP |
Portfolios
Held
Leader of the House
Chief Opposition Whip - (1970-1977)
Minister of Local Government & housing (1977-1988)
Minister of construction Highways
Civil Administration (1977-1988)
Deputy Leader - UNP -1970
Prime Minister (1978-1988) |
Other
Titles
President of Sri Sucharitha Moment |
Achivements
Development of Colombo City / Highways
Gam Udawa - One Million Housing Unit Project - 1978-1993
Initiated International Year of Shelter for Homeless - 1987
Re Development of Tower Hall / Elphinston Theatres
Khettarama Cricket Stadium
Mobile Ministrial Service
Maligawatta Development
Housing Projects - Jayawadanagama/Raddoluwa
Maththegoda
/Ranpokunagama
Development Of Sugathadasa Stadium Complex - Colombo
Jana Saviya Programme
Buddha Sasana Ministry
Sri Dalada Maligawa - Golden Canopy
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi - Golden Fence
Midday Meal Projects For School Children
2000 Garment / Textile Factories Project |
Family
Father - Richard Ranasighe - Kosgoda - (Galle District)
Spouse - Hema Wickramathunga - Bandarawela
(
Married 1964)
Son Sajith (MP for Hambantota )
Daughter - Dulanjalee |
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