Nadarajah Raviraj
Sri Lankan lawyer and politician
Sri Lankan lawyer and politician
1962
64 years ago
Leaders & Politicians
Sri Lanka
A prominent lawyer and politician, he served as a member of parliament in Sri Lanka. Involved in regional politics, he represented the Jaffna District and was a vocal advocate for the rights of Tamils in the country. He worked to address issues faced by the Tamil community during a time of civil unrest. His tenure in parliament was marked by efforts to negotiate peace during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Served as a Member of Parliament for Jaffna
Advocated for Tamil rights and peace
Participated in peace negotiations during civil unrest
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