The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna
Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna paid tribute to former MPs being remembered, highlighting W. B. Ekanayake’s service in the North Central Provincial Council and Parliament, including his ministerial roles and work for the Anuradhapura District. He also commemorated Malani Fonseka, emphasizing her contribution to Sri Lankan cinema and cultural legacy. He extended condolences to the families of Ekanayake, Fonseka, and all former parliamentarians and ministers honoured in the sitting.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Presiding Member, today we pay tribute to former Members of Parliament and a former woman MP who have passed away, reflecting on their lives, political engagements and virtues.
¶ 02 First, about Hon. W. B. Ekanayake of Anuradhapura District, born in 1948. From 1988 to 2000, he served in the North Central Provincial Council as Member, Minister and Chairman. He entered Parliament in 2000 and, for 14 years, served the people of Anuradhapura with leadership, including as Deputy Minister of Highways and Water Resources Management. He passed away on 10 October 2024. I extend condolences to his family.
¶ 03 We must also speak of the late Hon. Malani Fonseka—the Queen of our cinema—who not only took Sri Lankan artistry to the world but dedicated herself to passing that legacy to future generations. Many still draw on her work and qualities. Her passing is a grievous moment for the arts. I extend condolences to her family, including her niece.
¶ 04 To the families of all former MPs and Ministers remembered today, I extend condolences and thank you for the time.
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Cite as: The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 25 July 2025. No. 1754382585021621. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/11170