Hon. Karunarathna Paranawithanage takes oath as a Member of Parliament
Hon. Karunarathna Paranawithanage was sworn in as a member of the Ninth Parliament today (Sep. 03) before Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker.
Following taking oaths/affirmation before the Speaker, he then signed the Member roll placed in front of the Secretary General of the Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera.
Hon. Karunarathna Paranawithanage was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Hon. (Mrs.) Thalatha Athukorala, who was a Member of Parliament representing Samagi Jana Balawegaya in Ratnapura district.
Hon. Karunarathna Paranawithanage represented the United National Party as a Member of the Eighth Parliament. During that period, he served as a Deputy Minister in the Ministries of Media and Parliamentary Affairs, Skill Development and Vocational Training and Provincial Councils.
Hon. Karunarathna Paranawithanage was sworn in as a member of the Ninth Parliament today, filling a vacancy left by the resignation of Hon. (Mrs.) Thalatha Athukorala. He previously served as a Member of the Eighth Parliament representing the United National Party and held various positions as a Deputy Minister. After taking oaths before the Speaker, he signed the Member roll in the presence of the Secretary General of the Parliament. Hon. Karunarathna Paranawithanage will now represent the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in the Ratnapura district.
