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Council Secretariat Western Province Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Fifth Provincial Council

Official records, milestone dates, and party composition of the Fifth Western Provincial Council established following the election held on 25th April 2009.

Key dates

Date of Election
2009.04.25
Oath Taking Ceremony
2009.05.14
First Council Meeting
2009.05.14
Final Council Meeting
2014.01.07
Date of Dissolution
2014.01.12

Leadership

Chief Minister

  1. Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga

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Chairman

  1. Hon. I. A. Sunil Wijerathna

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Deputy Chairman

  1. Hon. Ranjith Somawansa

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Leader of the Opposition

  1. Hon. Mrs. Rosy Senanayake

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  2. Hon. L. Sudath Manju Sri Arangala

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Party composition

Party Colombo Gampaha Kalutara Bonus seats Total seats
United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) 25 27 14 02 68
United National Party (UNP) 15 10 05 - 30
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) 01 01 01 - 03
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) 01 01 - - 02
Democratic Unity Alliance (DUA) 01 - - - 01
Total 43 39 20 2 104