Gamini Atukorale
Gamini Atukorale | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Transport, Highways, and Civil Aviation | |
| Member of Parliament for Nivithigala | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 April 1951 Ratnapura, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 1 January 2002 (aged 50) Ratnapura, Sri Lanka |
| Spouse(s) | Harindrani Atukorale nee Dissanayake[1] |
| Occupation | politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Gamini Atukorale (2 April 1951 – 1 January 2002) was the former Transport, Highways and Civil Aviation Minister in Sri Lanka and former General Secretary and Deputy Leader of United National Party.[2][3] Member of parliament Thalatha Atukorale is the sister of Gamini Atukorale.[4]
Death
Atukorale died due to a cardiac arrest on 1 January 2002 at his residence in Ratnapura.[5][6] In 2005, UPFA Presidential candidate’s election co-ordinator,former Minister Mangala Samaraweera alleged that Atukorale's death is suspicious and proposed a "Special Commission" to probe.[7]
See also
List of political families in Sri Lanka
References
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- ^ "The Sunday Leader". Thesundayleader.lk. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
- ^ "Current Affairs". Priu.gov.lk. 2002-01-01. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
- ^ "Online edition of Sunday Observer - Business". Sundayobserver.lk. 2002-01-06. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
- ^ "The Island News". Island.lk. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
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