N. R. Rajavarothiam

Honourable
N. R. Rajavarothiam
MP
Member of the Ceylonese Parliament
for Trincomalee
In office
1952–1963
Preceded by S. Sivapalan, ACTC
Succeeded by S. M. Manickarajah, ITAK
Personal details
Born 8 October 1908
Died 27 August 1963 (aged 54)
Political party Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi
Alma mater St. Joseph's College
Ananda College
Ceylon University College
Ethnicity Ceylon Tamil

Navaratnasingam Ratnavarothiam Rajavarothiam was a Ceylon Tamil politician and Member of Parliament.

Early life

Rajavarothiam was born on 8 October 1908. He was the son of Navaratnasingam. He was from Trincomalee in eastern British Ceylon. He was educated at St. Joseph's College, Trincomalee and Ananda College, Colombo. He later entered Ceylon University College. He was chief trustee of Muttucumarswamy Temple.

Rajavarothiam married to Sivayohanayaki and had two sons.

Political career

Rajavarothiam joined the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (Federal Party) and became an active member of the party. He became Vice President of the party. He was ITAK's candidate for Trincomalee at the 1952 parliamentary election. He won the election and entered Parliament.[1] was one of only two ITAK MPs. He was re-elected at the 1956, March 1960 and July 1960 parliamentary elections.[2][3][4]

Death

Rajavarothiam died on 27 August 1963.

References

  1. "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1952". Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.
  2. "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1956". Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.
  3. "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1960-03-19". Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.
  4. "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1960-07-20". Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.