Sripathi Sooriyarachchi (8 September 1962 – 9 February 2008) was a Sri Lankan politician. He was a member of parliament, non-cabinet minister, deputy minister, lawyer and former navy officer.Daily News (Sri Lanka), Monday, 12 April 2004, "Jeewan, Sripathi want sports to reach greater heights" by Dinesh Weerawansa
He was fired from his cabinet position after he accused Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapaksa of entering into an accord with LTTE.Sooriyaarachchi killed in accident He had alleged he faced death threats.Sripathi seeks police protection against death threats In March 2007, he was arrested on charges of misusing a government vehicleBBC Sinhala, 17 March, 2007, 17:24 GMT - Former Minister arrested and remanded He was associated with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Mahajana faction. His parliamentary web page identified him as a member of parliament for the district of Gampaha, a member of the United People's Freedom Alliance, and a Buddhist.Parliament of Sri Lanka - Sripathi Sooriyarachchi
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