Politician AMS Adhikarai expires
The United National Party stalwart from North Central 'Rajarata' former Minister and Member of Parliament AMS Adhikari has expired. At the time of his demise in Colombo he was 80 years old.
AMS Adhikari had entered politics in 1965 after he had been a village Headman in Kekirawa. During the periods of JR Jayewardena and R Premadasa he had been the leader of the United National Party in the 'Rajarata.' During these periods he had served as deputy Minister and Minister portfolios.
His wife Rani Adhikarai had been a Minister in the Palath Sabha.