Malsha Kumaratunga - Night club Photos

Western Provincial Council member Malsha Kumaratunga, the daughter of Minister Jeewan Kumaratunga has recently went to a Night club.

We received some photos of her taken at the night club.

Ice Bucket Challenge for President by Malsha

Western Provincial Council member Malsha Kumaratunga, the daughter of Minister Jeewan Kumaratunga, today officially invited President Mahinda Rajapaksa to take the "Ice Bucket Challenge".
 

She also nominated UPFA Western Provincial Council member Hirunika Premachandra and Public Relations Minister Mervyn Silva for the Ice Bucket Challenge, which is going viral on social media.

Malsha Kumaratunga was nominated by popular singer Iraj Weeraratna who accepted the ice bucket challenge yesterday.

The ALS ‘Ice bucket challenge’ is an unanimous fundraiser originating from the American subcontinent area with the aim of raising a general fund to the people suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis famously known as Lough Gherig’ Disease.

The Ice Bucket Challenge rules demands a person to pour a cool bucket of water on their while video recording and at the end they should upload the video to social media with hashtag #icebucketchallenge.

 However when a person accepts and completes the challenge within the given 24 hours they are entitled to donate 10$ to the General ALS Fund and if they failed they should donate 100$ to the fund. But if a person chooses they can donate the full 100$ to the fund even though they completed the challenge.

Interview with Malsha Kumaratunga

 

 

Malsha Kumaratunga, daughter of Minister Jeevan Kumaratunga

‘I did not enter politics to entertain myself’

Malsha Kumaratunga, daughter of Minister Jeevan Kumaratunga faced the SLFP Nomination Board hoping to be selected as a candidate for the forthcoming WPC elections. She explained to DM why she wants to be elected to office as a provincial councilors and what she expects to do if she gets elected.

Q. WHAT PROMPTED YOUR ENTRY INTO POLITICS AT THIS POINT?

A: It was a plan on the cards. Following my graduation, I returned to Sri Lanka with expectations of laying the foundation for my political career. As an initial step, I began working as my father’s personal assistant for nearly two years and even afterwards continued to assist him because I believe in on-the-job training as it opens up chances to meet people and obtain an up-close understanding of their issues and expectations.
I also believe that this is the ideal time for my entry into politics as my intentions are genuine and I have a sound educational background that would help my interest in serving the people.

Q. WHY DO YOU THINK PEOPLE SHOULD VOTE FOR YOU?

A: I am not demanding anything from the people. But they need to know that their valuable vote should be cast on behalf of an educated individual with genuine intentions to make a difference; someone with a true claim to be their representative. I believe my genuine intentions will reflect upon my work and would offer an incentive for people to make a choice to vote for me.

Q. DO YOU BELIEVE THAT BEING A POLITICIAN’S DAUGHTER IS A QUALIFICATION FOR YOU TO ENTER POLITICS?

A: Even during the Nominations Board interview on Monday, it was repeatedly mentioned by the board members that my father had not even mentioned my appearance before the Board at least through a casual phone call. I wished to make an impression and make my case on my own and my father too agreed that I should convince the Board on my own, regarding my ability to contest at the upcoming provincial elections.

Being linked to a political family does have its edge, but my decision to enter politics was not a naïve choice I made to simply keep myself occupied or to entertain myself. I am thankful for the impact that I would carry due to my familial political connections but I don’t wish for it to become my whole identity.

Q. WHAT ISSUES DO YOU BELIEVE SHOULD GET PRIORITY AT THE WPC ELECTIONS?

A: I am planning to carry my message to the masses based on three main points – strengthening gender equality, improving living standards and helping people achieve a life free of poverty and providing accessibility to education for every child.

Q. DO YOU BELIEVE THE GOVERNMENT HAS FOLLOWED THE RIGHT COURSE OF ACTION IN RESPONDING TO WAR CRIMES ALLEGATIONS AND IN DEALING WITH THE RISING PRESSURES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY BEFORE THE UPCOMING UNHCR SESSIONS, ON ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUES?

A: I believe the government won the war fair and square and did so in order to safeguard the citizens of this country. The defeat of the LTTE was for the greater good and I believe the government has adopted the right course of action in grappling the international pressures.

Q. WHAT ARE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN POLITICS IN SRI LANKA, IN COMPARISON TO THE GLOBAL SITUATION?

A: I believe Sri Lanka is in a relatively better position when speaking of female participation in politics. But it can improve. Some 52% of our population is females but the political representation in comparison is disproportionate. Moreover, although certain sections of the media might attempt to portray the participation of females in politics as a battle simply among the few females, the actual competition is much more intense as at present. It is only about 15 female politicians who have been elected to local government bodies in comparison to some 300 male provincial councillors.

Source : DM

Jeewan's daughter Malsha to enter politics

Minister of postal services Jeewan Kumaratunga's eldest daughter Malsha Kumaratunga is to contest the upcoming Western Provincial Council polls under the UPFA ticket.

Malsha says that she decided to enter politics based on experiences of her father's political life and her own educational background.

It is said that Jeewan is delighted with her daughter's decision.

He has said that Malsha's name has been entered to the WP nomination list and has a fair chance of being approved.

Receiving her primary and secondary education at Wycherley International, Malsha later went to UK to read for a degree in Law.

She is currently married to architect Harshamana Panditharathna.

Popular actor and UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayaka is her uncle while veteran actor - late Wijaya Kumaratunga is a great uncle.

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga is her great aunt.

Jeewan Kumaratunga’s daughters enter cinema

The two daughters of actor-turned politician Jeevan Kumaratunga will enter the film industry for the first time.

Malsha will play a role and Maleesha will be an assistant directress for Cletus Mendis’s ‘Parapura’.

Malsha has completed her higher studies, including a law degree in London, and presently pursues a study of cinema. Malsha Kumarathunga got married 2010 and her partner is Mr. harshamana who is an architecture by profession.

Maleesha is still receiving higher education.


Malsha Kumarathunga Wedding Photos

Jeewan Kumarathunga's daughters Malsha's wedding

Malsha Kumarathunga, Popular actor and politician Jeewan Kumaranathunga's daughter got married recently. Her partner was Mr. harshamana who is an architecture by profession. Former president Chandrika Kumarathunga on behalf Brides and Prof. Kalo Fonseka on behalf of bride groom signed for the wedding
Their wedding photographer was Dayan Witharana.