Neville Fernando
Sirikkaththuge Neville Arthur Fernando was a Sri Lankan politician. He was elected to Panadura in the 8th parliamentary election in 1977.[1] He was notable for having moved for a controversial Motion of no confidence against then Leader of Opposition A. Amirthalingam, the first motion of no confidence against a leader of opposition in the world.[2][3][4]
Neville Fernando | |
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| Member of the Sri Lanka Parliament for Panadura | |
| In office 1977–1989 | |
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| Born | 9 March 1931 |
| Died | 4 February 2021 (aged 89) Infectious Diseases Hospital, Angoda, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lanka |
| Political party | United National Party |
References
- "1977 Parliamentary Elections Results" (PDF). Official Website, Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- "Causes of present crisis and JRJ's contribution to it". Savimon Urugodawatta. The Island. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- T. V. Goonetilleke (1984). Facets of Our Legislature. Library of Parliament. p. 21. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- Asian Survey. University of California Press. July 1982. p. 1127. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
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| North Central Province (10) |
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| North Western Province (19) |
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| Sabaragamuwa Province (17) |
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| Southern Province (21) |
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| Uva Province (12) |
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| Western Province (39) |
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