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John Amaratunga – 40 years in politics

A felicitation ceremony was held to mark Tourism Development and Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs Minister John Amaratunga’s 40th anniversary of service as a member of parliament. The ceremony was held at the BMICH under the distinguished patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa and former President Chandrika Kumaratunga. Pix by Chathura S Kodikara.

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