Sripathi Sooriyaarachchi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament forGampaha District | |
| In office 22 April 2004 – 9 February 2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Reggie Ranatunga |
| Majority | 76,637 Preferential Votes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1962-09-08)8 September 1962 |
| Died | 9 February 2008(2008-02-09) (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 |
Sripathi Sooriyarachchi (8 September 1962 – 9 February 2008) was aSri Lankan politician, member of parliament, lawyer and former wrestling champion.[1]
He was fired from his cabinet position after he accused Sri Lanka's presidentMahinda Rajapaksa of entering into an accord withLTTE.[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 theSri Lanka Freedom Party Mahajana faction.[5]His parliamentary web page identified him as a member of parliament for the district ofGampaha, a member of theUnited People's Freedom Alliance, and aBuddhist.[6]
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