A. J. Ranasinghe
| A. J. Ranasinghe | |
|---|---|
| State Minister of Media | |
| In office 1989–1994 | |
| Former Member of the Sri Lankan Parliament from National List | |
| Former Sri Lanka Deputy High Commissioner to Canada | |
| Former Director General of Tower Hall Theatre Foundation | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 January 1927 |
| Nationality |  Sri Lankan |
| Political party | United National Party |
| Spouse(s) | Seetha Ranasinghe |
| Alma mater | Sivali Central College, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka |
| Occupation | Politics |
| Religion | Buddhist |
Arthur Jayasena Ranasinghe (4 January 1927) (known as A. J. Ranasinghe) was a Sri Lankan politician, State Minister[1] and diplomat. In the third Sri Lankan presidential election, 1994 he was an Independent candidate and polled 22,752 votes.[2] Ranasinghe was the first Director General of Tower Hall Theatre Foundation also he served as the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commissioner to Canada and later served as State Minister of Media under President R. Premadasa's Government.
See also
References
- ↑ Are you ready ?. The Island, Retrieved on 26 April 2010.
- ↑ 1994 Sri Lanka Presidential Elections. Official Website, Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.