Ananda Kumarasiri

Jayasundara Mudiyanselage Ananda Kumarasiri (born 25 March 1954) is a member of the United National Party and served as Deputy speaker and chairman of committees of the Parliament of Sri Lanka between 2018 and 2020. He is the son of late J M Kumaradasa, the first sitting member of parliament representing Wellawaya, who spearheaded the rapid development of the Monaragala District under then President J.R. Jayawardena. Hon Ananda Kumarasiri is currently the Member of Parliament for the Monaragala District.^[1][2][3]

Hon. Ananda Kumarasiri MP
Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka
In office 5 June 2018 – 2 March 2020
Preceded by	Thilanga Sumathipala
Succeeded by	Ranjith Siyambalapitiya
Member of Parliament for Monaragala District
In office 2015–2020
Personal details
Born	Jayasundara Mudiyanselage Ananda Kumarasiri (1954-03-25) March 25, 1954 (age 71)
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Political party	United National Party
Alma mater	S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia
Occupation	Attorney at law

Member of the 11th Parliament of Sri Lanka (2000–2001)

Member of the 12th Parliament of Sri Lanka (2001–2004)