Morris Rajapaksa (b. - d. 1995) was the 3rd Chief Minister of Western Province. He was appointed on 22 August 1994 succeeding Chandrika Kumaratunga, after she was elected as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Rajapaska served as Chief Minister until his death on 11 July 1995. He was succeeded by Susil Premajayanth.[1]
Morris Rajapaksa | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Chief Minister of Western Province | |
| In office 22 August 1994 – 11 July 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Chandrika Kumaratunga |
| Succeeded by | Susil Premajayanth |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1995 |
| Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
| Other political affiliations | People's Alliance |
Rajapaksa was an Attorney-at-Law, a member of the Bar Council and was the Treasurer and Vice President of the Colombo Magistrate Courts Lawyer's Association.
References edit
- ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.