H. Jayatilake Podinilame (1947/48 – 28 April 2013) was a Sri Lankan politician who served as the 3rd Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa. He was appointed in March 1993 succeeding Abeyratne Pilapitiya and was Chief Minister until June 1998. He was succeeded by Kantha Gunatilleke after a period of vacancy.[1]

Jayatilake Podinilame
3rd Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa
In office
March 1993 – June 1998
GovernorC. N. Saliya Mathew
Preceded byAbeyratne Pilapitiya
Succeeded byVacant
Kantha Gunatilleke
Personal details
Born1947/48
Died28 April 2013
Political partyUnited People’s Freedom Alliance (2010 - 2013)
Other political
affiliations
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (1971 - ?)
United National Party (? - 2010)

Podinilame also served as the Minister of Industries, Trade and Transport in 1991. He was also the Northwestern Development Minister of the UNP Government in 2000. In 2010 left the United National Party and joined the United People’s Freedom Alliance supporting the President’s programme and served as a Deputy Chairman of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council until 2012.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Politician Jayatilake Podinilame's funeral on Thursday". itnnews.lk. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
Political offices
Preceded by Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa
1993–1998
Succeeded by