During the campaigning period, the minister is to represent President Maithripala Sirisena at meetings islandwide.

It is said that Prime minister and UNP leader - Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged minister Senaratne to contest from the Colombo District.

Chathura Senaratne currently holds a prominent position in Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera's 'Pivithuru Hetak' organisation.

In order to elevate Chathura's political career, Minister Senaratne has tasked him with several special projects, including the project to prevent kidney diseases in the country.