About Us

Office of the Leader of the Opposition is the office set up to provide facilities to Hon. Leader of the Opposition and Hon. Members of Parliament representing the Opposition in performing their duties.

Leader of the Opposition

Hon. Sajith Premadasa (M.P.)

Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition and head of Samagi Jana Balawegaya, is a dedicated Sri Lankan politician committed to economic reform and social justice. Educated at Royal College, Colombo, and the London School of Economics, he has served as a Member of Parliament since 2000 and held key roles, including Minister of Housing, Construction, and Cultural Affairs.

Chief Opposition Whip

Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka (M.P.)

Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka, educated at Royal College, Colombo, and holding a Diploma in Political Science from England, has been a key Sri Lankan politician since 1992. In 2015, as Cabinet Minister, he helped enact the Right to Information Bill and later launched a program to grant one million land deeds to low-income families. He served as Chief Opposition Whip and Deputy Opposition Whip during the 9th Parliament (2020-2024).

Deputy Opposition Whip

Hon. J. C. Alawathuwala, (M.P.)

Hon. J. C. Alawathuwalaa is a distinguished Sri Lankan politician and a member of Parliament representing the Kurunegala Electoral District. He is a member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and currently serves as the Deputy Opposition Whip.

Deputy Opposition Whip

Hon. Ajith P Perera (M.P.)

Hon. Ajith P. Perera is a distinguished Sri Lankan politician and member of Parliament, representing the Kalutara District. He began his political career in 2009 as a member of the Western Provincial Council and was first elected to the Parliament of Sri Lanka in 2010.