Arumugam Thondaman
Sri Lankan politician (1964–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Savumiamoorthy Arumugam Ramanathan Thondaman (29 May 1964 – 26 May 2020) was a Sri Lankan politician who served as a Cabinet Minister.[2] He was the grandson of prominent unionist Saumyamoorthi Thondaman.[3] He was the leader of the Ceylon Workers' Congress, a Member of Parliament representing the Nuwara Eliya District and was an advocate for the Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka. His career as a politician spanned over 20 years, holding several ministerial portfolios in different governments. He was regarded as one of the prominent politicians from Nuwara Eliya.
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Arumugam Thondaman | |
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![]() Thondaman in March 2015 | |
Leader of the Ceylon Workers' Congress | |
In office 1999–2020 | |
Preceded by | Savumiamoorthy Thondaman |
Member of Parliament for Nuwara Eliya District | |
In office 16 August 1994 – 2 March 2020 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1964-05-29)29 May 1964 |
Died | 26 May 2020(2020-05-26) (aged 55)[1] Thalangama Hospital |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Political party | Ceylon Workers' Congress |
Other political affiliations | Sri Lanka People's Freedom Alliance |
Spouse | Rajeswari |
Relations | Savumiamoorthy Thondaman |
Children | 3 (2 daughters, 1 son) Jeevan Thondaman (son) |
Residence(s) | No. 43 Jawatta Road, Colombo 05 |
Alma mater | Royal College, Colombo |
Occupation | politician |
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