Sripathi Sooriyarachchi (8 September 1962 – 9 February 2008) was a Sri Lankan politician, member of parliament, lawyer and former wrestling champion.[1]
Sripathi Sooriyaarachchi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Gampaha District | |
| In office 22 April 2004 – 9 February 2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Reggie Ranatunga |
| Majority | 76,637 Preferential Votes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 September 1962 |
| Died | 9 February 2008 (aged 45) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
| Other political affiliations | United People's Freedom Alliance |
| Spouse | Dilrukshi Sooriyaarachchi |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | St. Anthony's College, Wattala |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
He was fired from his cabinet position after he accused Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapaksa of entering into an accord with LTTE.[2] He had alleged he faced death threats.[3] In March 2007, he was arrested on charges of misusing a government vehicle[4] He was associated with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Mahajana faction.[5] His parliamentary web page identified him as a member of parliament for the district of Gampaha, a member of the United People's Freedom Alliance, and a Buddhist.[6] His death is highly controversial and believed to have inside hands from the government.
References edit
- ^ Daily News (Sri Lanka), Monday, 12 April 2004, "Jeewan, Sripathi want sports to reach greater heights" by Dinesh Weerawansa Archived 13 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sooriyaarachchi killed in accident
- ^ Sripathi seeks police protection against death threats
- ^ BBC Sinhala, 17 March, 2007, 17:24 GMT - Former Minister arrested and remanded
- ^ ColomboPage, Saturday, February 9, 2008, 11:59 GMT. "Sri Lanka MP Sripathi Sooriyarachchi killed in road accident."
- ^ Parliament of Sri Lanka - Sripathi Sooriyarachchi Archived 2011-07-18 at the Wayback Machine
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