H. D. Abeygoonewardane Explained

Henry Dias Abeygoonewardane (29 December 1917 – ?) was a Sri Lankan politician and member of parliament.[1] [2]

In 1947, standing as the Communist Party's candidate, Abeygoonewardane was elected to the first parliament of Ceylon, representing the Matara electorate.[3] He received over 57% of the vote whilst his nearest rival obtained only 25%.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hon. Abeygoonewardane, Henry Dias, M.P.. Directory of Past Members. Parliament of Sri Lanka. 20 July 2017.
  2. Book: Members of the Legislatures of Ceylon: 1931-1972. National State Assembly . 1972. Jātika Rājya Sabhāva Pustakālya. 4.
  3. Web site: Result of Parliamentary General Election 1947. Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. 17 July 2017.

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