Abeyratne Pilapitiya
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Abeyratne Pilapitiya | |
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| 3rd Governor of Uva | |
| In office March 1993 – December 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Tilak Ratnayake |
| Succeeded by | Ananda Dassanayake |
| 2nd Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa | |
| In office 10 April 1989 – March 1993 | |
| Governor | Noel Wimalasena |
| Preceded by | G. V. Punchinilame |
| Succeeded by | Jayatilake Podinilame |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1925-05-25)25 May 1925 |
| Died | 2025 (aged 99–100) |
| Party | United National Party |
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Abeyratne Bandara Herath Pilapitiya (25 May 1925 – 2025) was a Sri Lankan politician who served as the 3rd Governor of Uva and 2nd Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa.[1]
Pilapitiya was born on 25 May 1925.[2] He was first elected to parliament in March 1960 general election from Kalawana representing the United National Party, he lost the July 1960 general election to L. de S.A. Gunasekera. He was re-elected in the 1965 general election. He lost his seat to Sarath Muttetuwegama in the 1970 general election. He was again re-elected in the 1977 general election, defeating Sarath Muttetuwegama, but lost his seat in 1980 due to an election petition.[3][4][5][6] [7] He was elected to Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa in 1989 and served till 1993. He was then appointed Governor of Uva and served till 1994.
Pilapitiya was married to Maheswari, who predeceased him in October 2019.[8] He died in 2025.[9]
References
- ↑ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ Sri Lanka Parliament Directory of Past Members
- ↑ "RESULTS OF PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION - 19/03/1960" (PDF). elections.gov.lk. Department of Elections of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "RESULTS OF PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION - 20/07/1960" (PDF). elections.gov.lk. Department of Elections of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "RESULTS OF PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION - 22/03/1965" (PDF). elections.gov.lk. Department of Elections of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "RESULTS OF PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION - May 27, 1970" (PDF). elections.gov.lk. Department of Elections of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "RParliamentary Election - 1977" (PDF). elections.gov.lk. Department of Elections of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "Obituaries". Daily News. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ↑ "Condolence Motions for Former MPs on July 25". Gold FM News. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
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| Preceded by | Governor of Uva 1993–1994 |
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| Preceded by | Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa 1989–1993 |
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