Honorific-Prefix: | Hon. |
Sripathi Sooriyaarachchi | |
Honorific-Suffix: | MP |
Constituency Mp: | Gampaha District |
Parliament: | Sri Lanka |
Majority: | 76,637 Preferential Votes |
Term Start: | 22 April 2004 |
Term End: | 9 February 2008 |
Birth Date: | 8 September 1962 |
Nationality: | Sri Lankan |
Spouse: | Dilrukshi Sooriyaarachchi |
Party: | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
Children: | 4 |
Alma Mater: | St. Anthony's College, Wattala |
Occupation: | Lawyer |
Sripathi Sooriyarachchi (8 September 1962 – 9 February 2008) was a Sri Lankan politician, member of parliament, lawyer and former wrestling champion.[1]
He was fired from his cabinet position after he accused Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapaksa of entering into an accord with LTTE.[2] He had alleged he faced death threats.[3] In March 2007, he was arrested on charges of misusing a government vehicle[4] He was associated with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Mahajana faction.[5] His parliamentary web page identified him as a member of parliament for the district of Gampaha, a member of the United People's Freedom Alliance, and a Buddhist.[6]