G. V. Punchinilame was the 1st Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa. He was appointed in April 1988 and was Chief Minister until April 1989. He was succeeded by Abeyratne Pilapitiya. His son is politician Susantha Punchinilame. References Members of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Chief Ministers of Sabaragamuwa Province People from Ratnapura Deputy ministers of Sri Lanka