G. V. Punchinilame was the 1st Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa. He was appointed in April 1988 and was Chief Minister until April 1989. He was succeeded by Abeyratne Pilapitiya.[1] His son is politician Susantha Punchinilame.

G. V. Punchinilame
1st Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa
In office
April 1988 – April 1989
GovernorNoel Wimalasena
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byAbeyratne Pilapitiya
Personal details
Political partyUnited National Party

References edit

  1. ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
Political offices
Preceded by
Office created
Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa
1988–1989
Succeeded by