A. Thangathurai
Sri Lankan lawyer and politician
Born
January 17th, 1936
89 years ago
Died
July 5th, 1997
27 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sri Lanka
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A lawyer and politician, served as a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Engaged in advocating for the rights of the Tamil minority community. Played a significant role in political activities aimed at addressing issues facing Tamils in the country. Participated in various political parties and movements, contributing to discussions on the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka.
Served as a Member of Parliament from 1977 to 1989
Advocated for Tamil rights and representation
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