Age, Biography and Wiki
S. B. Dissanayake was born on 18 September, 1951 in Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan politician. Discover S. B. Dissanayake's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politics |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
18 September, 1951 |
| Birthday |
18 September |
| Birthplace |
Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lankan
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S. B. Dissanayake Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, S. B. Dissanayake height not available right now. We will update S. B. Dissanayake's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is S. B. Dissanayake's Wife?
His wife is Thamara née Samarakoon
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Thamara née Samarakoon |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Narada, Tharaka |
S. B. Dissanayake Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is S. B. Dissanayake worth at the age of 72 years old? S. B. Dissanayake’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Sri Lankan. We have estimated S. B. Dissanayake's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
S. B. Dissanayake Social Network
Timeline
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Sumanaweera Banda Dissanayake, MP (born 18 September 1951) (known as S. B. Dissanayake) is a Sri Lankan politician.
He is the former Cabinet Minister of Higher Education in President Mahinda Rajapakse's Government.
He was the former general secretary of Sri Lanka Freedom Party and former national organiser of the United National Party.
In the 1977 General Elections Dissanayake contested the Hanguranketha Electorate from the Communist Party but was defeated.
Dissanayaka contested for the parliamentary election in 1994 under the People's Alliance from the Nuwara Eliya district and was elected to parliament with 38372 votes.
He served as the Cabinet Minister of Samurdhi affairs, Youth Affairs and Sports under President Chandrika Kumaratunga.
Later, Jayasinghe claimed that she did not specifically name or accuse Dissanayaka.
In 2001, Dissanayaka and other eight ministers from the PA government crossed over to the United National Party which was a crucial factor in the downfall of the incumbent PA government.In 2002 he was assigned as the Cabinet Minister of Samurdhi and Agriculture in the UNP government under prime minister Ranil Wickramasinghe in addition to being elevated to National Organiser of the party.
Dissanayake was sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment by five Judge Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva on 7 December 2004 for defaming the Supreme Court during a speech he made at a function in Habaraduwa in the year 2003.
In December 2009, Dissanayaka crossed over again, to the SLFP.Dissanayake lost his cabinet position after Rajapaksha was defeated at the 2015 presidential election in Sri Lanka.
Dissanayake lost his cabinet position after Rajapaksha was defeated at the 2015 presidential election in Sri Lanka.
His controversial statement about former president Chandrika Kumaratunge was criticized by many in the run up to the polls in 2015.
Dissanayake joined the National government in 2015 led by the United National Party as the Minister of Rural Economic Affairs.
