Mahendra Wijeratne
In office 1977–1989Preceded by Siva Obeyesekere Succeeded by Abolished
Born Mahendra Surasinghe Wijeratne
Died March 2011 Nationality Sri Lankan Political party United National Party Residence(s) Illana Walawwa, Kandalama, Mirigama Occupation Politician
Mahendra Surasinghe Wijeratne (12 March 1934 - March 2011) was a Sri Lankan politician. He was the former Minister of Livestock Development and Milk Production; and Deputy Minister of Trade and Shipping. Wijeratne was elected Member of Parliament from Mirigama having contested the 1977 general election from the United National Party defeating J. P. Obeysekera .[ 1] [ 2]
He was married to Mallika Wijeratne. They had three children. His son Udena Wijerathna is a Member of Western Provincial Council and daughter Maheshi is a Consultant Neuro Surgeon.[ 3]
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