Karu Paranawithana sworn in as MP

Karunarathna Paranawithana was sworn in as a member of the Ninth Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana yesterday (3).

Following taking oaths/affirmation before the Speaker, he then signed the Member roll placed in front of the Secretary General of the Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera.

Paranawithana was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Thalatha Athukorala, who was a MP representing Samagi Jana Balawegaya in Ratnapura district.

Paranawithana represented the UNP 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 Council.

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