Sripathi Sooriyarachchi
Sri Lankan politician (1962–2008)
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Sripathi Sooriyarachchi (8 September 1962 – 9 February 2008) was a Sri Lankan politician. He was a member of parliament, non-cabinet minister, deputy minister, lawyer and former navy officer.[1]
Sripathi Sooriyarachchi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Gampaha District | |
| In office 22 April 2004 – 9 February 2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Reggie Ranatunga |
| Majority | 76,637 Preferential Votes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 September 1962 |
| Died | 9 February 2008 (aged 45) |
| Party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
Other political affiliations | United People's Freedom Alliance |
| Spouse | Dilrukshi Sooriyarachchi |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | St. Anthony's College, Wattala Sri Lanka Law College |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
He was fired from his cabinet position after he accused Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapaksa of entering into an accord with LTTE.[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 the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Mahajana faction.[5] His parliamentary web page identified him as a member of parliament for the district of Gampaha, a member of the United People's Freedom Alliance, and a Buddhist.[6]
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