Minister Jeyaraj bids farewell to Parliament : 07 April 2008

Final tribute was paid in Parliament to Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle who was killed in a brutal attack by ruthless terrorists. (07/04/2008)

Minister Fernandopulle arrived in Parliament this morning from his Torrington residence not for the purpose of attending sessions as usual. He came in a motorcade with a large gathering including his wife Sudharshani as well as his son and daughter, to receive the final tributes of his colleagues. The body reached the parliamentary complex at around 10.30 this morning. President Rajapakse, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara and government as well as opposition colleagues received and brought the remains to the complex. Members of Parliament paid their last respects to the Minister at the complex. The President and Parliamentarians signed the guests' book, which was placed there on behalf of this politician who frequented the place and participated in many political debates.

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