C. Rajadurai

Sri Lankan journalist and mayor

C. Rajadurai - Sri Lankan journalist and mayor
Born

July 27th, 1927
98 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Sri Lanka

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A Sri Lankan journalist and politician, served as the first mayor of Batticaloa. Focused on local governance and development, contributed to political discourse through journalism, and played a significant role in the administration of Batticaloa during the 1980s. Advocated for democratic processes and engaged with various community issues during tenure as mayor.

Served as the first mayor of Batticaloa

Contributed to political discourse through journalism

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