In 2001 he joined the United National Party ( UNP ) and was a candidate at the General Election held the same year .
Dayasiri commenced his political journey as a member of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party .
In 2001 Dayasiri joined the United National Party ( UNP ) and was a candidate at the General Election held the same year .
Dayasiri commenced his political journey as a member of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party .