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T. Maheswaran

Sri Lankan politician (1966-2008) · Sri Lanka · On the map · Politicians · Died at 41

Thiyagarajah Maheswaran was a Tamil Sri Lankan Member of Parliament (MP) from Colombo. He belonged to the main opposition United National Party and was a critic of Mahinda Rajapakse government's war against Tamil rebels.

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A former Hindu Affairs minister and a former Member of Parliament for Colombo District, he escaped an assassination attempt on the final day of the 2004 election campaign in Colombo. He was assassinated by a gunman on 1 January 2008 while worshipping at a Hindu temple with his family.

Country
Sri Lanka
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1966 to 2008 · aged 41