Former Minister P. Dayaratne passes away at 89

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).

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