13 Facts About Mahindananda Aluthgamage

Mahindananda Aluthgamage was born on 21 November 1964 and is a Sri Lankan politician and a former Minister of Sports.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage has served as Deputy Minister of Power and Energy.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage is currently serving as the state minister of Power and Energy.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage was a ex Member of Parliament representing the Kandy Electoral District.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage was educated at Gangasiripura Vidyalaya Gampola and Royal College Colombo.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage lost his position as a minister in 2015 when former President Mahinda Rajapaksha was defeated in the election.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage is well known for his ability to speak Sinhala, Tamil and English fluently and gained popularity among the Tamil community for his political rallies in Northern Province.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage entered mainstream politics in 1990 at the age of 25.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage served as a people's representative in the Sri Lankan Parliament in 2000,2001,2004,2010 and 2020.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage served as the minister of sports from 2010 to 2015.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage was sworn in as the state minister of Power and Energy on 27 November 2019.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage didn't reveal the details of the cricketers supposedly involved and insisted that he will not disclose the details for the sake of the country with absolute responsibility.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage's comments drew widespread criticism and global media attention among the cricket fraternity.