He was Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation under President Chandrika Kumaratunga from February 2004 to June 2005; the partnership ended over the JVP’s opposition to a post-tsunami management structure.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams
She was recovering in hospital from an eye injury. She was seeking a second six-year term in elections held the following day, and analysts expected a sympathy vote.20 Dec 1999 · The Christian Science Monitor · Assault on Sri Lankan leader may win votes
President Chandrika Kumaratunga, from a rival party, criticised the prime minister for rushing the truce but did not oppose it outright.23 Feb 2002 · Dawn · Sri Lankan govt, Tamil Tigers sign ceasefire accord