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 Being one time Deputy Minister was given a rousing welcome by members of both sides of the divide particularly his former colleagues. He was seen swamped by Ministers and MPs shortly after taking his seat in the Chamber. Artistes and media personnel were present in the Public Gallery to witness the swearing in. Alahapperuma himself a former journalist and also closely linked with the artistic field started his political career as an SLFP student activist at the Colombo Law College. His foray into national politics came in 1993 when he contested the Provincial Council Election obtaining the highest preference vote in the Southern Province as a PA candidate. In the General Election that followed one year later he entered Parliament securing the highest preference vote in the all island stakes and was subsequently appointed a Deputy Minister. South Asian Media Net Country Profile Page Recent related sri lankan news articles: JVP position on SL presidency inconsistent Dallas Saturday, 14 November 2009 - 9:22 AM Sri Lanka Time Will US Army seek a ceasefire if Bin Laden is holed up in a 20 kilometer patch of land, asks Dallas Wednesday, 25 March 2009 - 11:15 AM Sri Lanka Time Tamil-speaking people have historic grievances - Dallas Alahapperuma Monday, 15 December 2008 - 1:34 PM Sri Lanka Time |
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