60th S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike commemoration held under President’s patronage

The commemoration of the 60th death anniversary of late Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike was held yesterday at the Bandaranaike Samadhiya in Horagolla, under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.

Late Premier Bandaranaike transformed the political history of Sri Lanka with the support of Sangha, Weda, Guru, Govi and Kamkaru movement.

Later, Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike and former Speaker Anura Bandaranaike were also commemorated at this event.

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga paid floral tribute to the Samadhi, followed by President Sirisena.

S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike was the fourth Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, and founder leader of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Minister Mangala Samaraweera, SLFP Senior Vice President Nimal Siripala de Silva, General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara, UPFA General Secretary Mahinda Amaraweera, Duminda Dissanayake, A. H. M. Fowzie, Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Sarath Ekanayake, and several senior SLFP members f were among the gathering.