19.3.2008
Senior
Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) member, former minister
and parliamentarian Anura Bandaranaike was laid to rest
at his ancestral home in Horagolla today.
Ministers, parliamentarians and a large crowd had gathered
to pay last respect to Anura Bandaranayake, son of two
Prime Ministers and the brother of a former President.
Mr. Bandaranaike, who was a member of parliament since
1977, held many portfolios in SLFP and United National
Party led governments.
He was also appointed as the leader of the opposition
during president JR Jayawardene's time. He was also a
former Speaker of the House. His body was buried together
with his late parents.
Courtesy
Lanka Truth