R. Sampanthan
Sri Lankan Tamil politician (1933-2024) · Sri Lanka · On the map · Politicians · Died at 91
Rajavarothiam Sampanthan was a Sri Lankan politician and lawyer who led the Tamil National Alliance from 2001 until his death in 2024. He was one of the longest serving Member of Parliament in the country, serving as an MP from 2001 until his death, and previously from 1977 to 1983 and from 1997 to 2000.
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He was the Leader of the Opposition from September 2015 to December 2018.
Country
Sri Lanka
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2024 · aged 91
