Sumedha Gunawathie Jayasena (සුමේධා ගුණවතී ජයසේන) is 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, Jayasena De Silva, she was elected to take his place in Parliament.
Sumedha Jayasena | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Women's Affairs | |
| In office 2000–2001 | |
| Minister of Women Affairs & Social Welfare | |
| Minister of Child Development & Women's Empowerment | |
| Minister of Parliamentary Affairs | |
| In office 2010 – 12 January 2015 | |
| Member of Parliament for Monaragala District | |
| Assumed office 1994 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1952 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
| Other political affiliations | United People's Freedom Alliance |
| Residence(s) | No. 114, Wellawaya Road, Monaragala |
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
References
- "SUMEDHA G. JAYASENA". Directory of Members. Parliament of Sri Lanka.