Ferial Ashraff
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Ferial Ismail Ashraff (born August 20, 1953) is a Sri Lankan politician. She was the wife of M. H. M. Ashraff, the deceased leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress and the National Unity Alliance.[1] She was the Minister of Housing and Common Amenities under President Chandrika Kumaratunga.[1] She was a representative of Ampara District for the United People's Freedom Alliance in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. She resides in Colombo.
Ferial Ashraff | |
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Minister of Housing Construction & Industries, Education Development in Eastern Province & Irrigation Development | |
Minister of Housing & Common Amenities | |
Member of Parliament for Ampara | |
In office 2000–2010 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1953-08-20) 20 August 1953 (age 70) |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
Other political affiliations | United People's Freedom Alliance |
Spouse | M. H. M. Ashraff |
Alma mater | Zahira College, Gampola |
After contesting at General Elections in 2000, she was able to win the Digamadulla seat at the Parliament,[2] and later went onto hold the position of the Minister of Housing and Common Amenities.[3] 2010, she was appointed to the board of the National Institute of Education.[1] In 2011 she was appointed to the position of Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Singapore.[4]