Political Party

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)

District

Kalutara

Date of Birth

1950-05-29

Religion

Buddhism

Civil Status

Married

Legislative Service

28 years, 11 months, 16 days

Profession

Dental Surgeon

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Address (Sitting Days)

No. 636/3,Battaramulla.

Address (Non-Sitting Days)

No. 636/3Muththettugama Road, Thalahena,Battaramulla.

Phone (Sitting Days)

0342229795

Phone (Non-Sitting Days)

0342229795

Email

senaratne_r@parliament.lk

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Academic Qualifications

G.C.E. (A/L); Bachelor of Dental Surgery (University of Peradeniya)

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (University of Peradeniya); Fellowship of ICCDE (International College of Continuing Dental Education); Doctor of Science (Russia) ; PHD in Political Science (Russia)

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2020-08-05 - to date)
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2015-08-17 - 2020-03-02)
Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2010-04-08 - 2015-06-26)
Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2010-03-09 - 2010-04-08)
Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2004-04-02 - 2010-02-09)
Fifth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2001-12-05 - 2004-02-07)
Fourth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2000-10-10 - 2001-10-10)
Third Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka- (2000-09-14 - 2000-10-10)
Third Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka- (2000-05-08 - 2000-08-18)
Third Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka- (1994-08-18 - 2000-03-31)

Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka

Minister of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine (2018-12-20)
Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine (2015-09-04)

Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka

Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine (2015-01-12)
Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development (2010-11-22)
Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development (2010-04-23)

Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka

Minister of Construction and Engineering Services (2007-01-28)

Minister of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine (2018-12-20 - 2019-11-21)
Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine (2015-09-04 - 2018-10-26)
Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine (2015-01-12 - 2015-06-26)
Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development (2010-11-22 - 2014-11-21)
Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development (2010-04-23 - 2010-11-22)
Minister of Construction and Engineering Services (2007-01-28 - 2010-04-09)
Minister of Land, (2001-12-12 - 2004-02-07)

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Committee on Parliamentary Business (2015-09-23)

First Session

2024-06-18

Petitioned By: A.M.S.K. Aththanayake
Petition Status: Petition Created (Initial)

2024-04-27

Petitioned By: R.S. Rajapaksha
Petition Status: Petition Approved by SG

2023-10-25

Petitioned By: K.L. Kumara Sena
Petition Status: Petitioner Report Received
Related Ministry: Ministry of Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration

2023-08-02

Petitioned By: M.A Karunasena
Petition Status: Petitioner View Requested
Related Ministry: Ministry of Tourism and Lands

2022-06-01

Petitioned By: H.D.D. Wanshapala
Petition Status: Petitioner Report Received
Related Ministry: Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government

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Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka	Third Session	10	Details
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka	Second Session	1	Details
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka	First Session	15	Details
Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka	First Session	28	Details

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka	283	125	Details
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka	222	221	Details
Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka	146	167	Details

Caucus of Medical Parliamentarians Sri Lanka

Legislature	Days Present	Days Absent	Days Absent (Informed)
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Fifth Session	2	0	0	Details

Committee on Parliamentary Business

Legislature	Days Present	Days Absent
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Third Session	4	21	Details
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Second Session	4	17	Details
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - First Session	21	61	Details

Legislative Standing Committee

Legislature	Days Present	Days Absent	Days Absent (Informed)
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Second Session	1	0	0	Details

Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health

Legislature	Days Present	Days Absent
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Fifth Session	1	0	Details
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Fourth Session	1	1	Details
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Third Session	1	0	Details
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Second Session	1	0	Details
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - First Session	0	1	Details

Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine

Legislature	Days Present	Days Absent	Days Absent (Informed)
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Third Session	2	0	0	Details

Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine

Legislature	Days Present	Days Absent	Days Absent (Informed)
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Second Session	2	0	0	Details

Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health

Legislature	Days Present	Days Absent	Days Absent (Informed)
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Fourth Session	12	6	0	Details

Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on the terrorist attacks that took place in different places in Sri Lanka on 21st April 2019

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Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Third Session	10	12	0	Details

Select Committee of Parliament to study and report to Parliament its recommendations to ensure Communal and Religious Harmony in Sri Lanka

Legislature	Days Present	Days Absent	Days Absent (Informed)
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka - Third Session	3	3	0	Details

Hon. (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, M.P.

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