Anuruddha Ratwatte
Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka
General Anuruddha Leuke Ratwatte (14 July 1938 – 24 November 2011) was a Sri Lankan politician and Cabinet Minister.
Anuruddha Ratwatte | |
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Personal details | |
Born | 14 July 1938 Kandy, Sri Lanka |
Died | 24 November 2011 Kandy, Sri Lanka | (aged 73)
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
Other political affiliations | United National Party |
Spouse(s) | Carman Ratwatte (nee Rangala) |
Children | Lohan , Mahendra, Chanuka |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Kandy |
Occupation | Politics |
Profession | Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
Branch/service | Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force |
Rank | General |
Early life
changeRatwatte studied at Trinity College, Kandy. He was a cousin of Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
He is the son of Harris Leuke Ratwatte. He was a member of the State Council in 1936 to 1947 for Kegalle and United National Party Member of Parliament for Mawanella from 1947 to 1952. His eldest son, Lohan Ratwatte is the Member of Parliament representing the Kandy District and second son Mahendra Ratwatte is the current Mayor of Kandy.