Former Minister P. Dayaratne passes away at 89
July 25, 2025 10:36 am
Former Minister P. Dayaratne, a veteran politician and long-serving Member of Parliament from the Ampara District, has passed away at the age of 89, according to family sources.
Born on October 1, 1936, Petikirige Dayaratna was a prominent figure in Sri Lankan politics.
He was first elected to Parliament in 1977 representing the Ampara electorate under the United National Party (UNP).
