Col. Rathnapriya Bandu who won the hearts of many Tamil young and old men and women, including the rehabilitated ex-LTTE cadres during his time at Commanding the Civil Defense Force in Vishvamadu is contesting the upcoming General Election from SLPP from Vanni District.
The emotional scenes witnessed at Col. Rathnapriya Bandu’s farewell with people in the North lamenting his departure made headlines in national media.
The extraordinary farewell given to him by the people in Vishuamadu in 2018, which was an LTTE stronghold in Kilinochchi, went viral on social media, giving a shocking surprise to all.
After retiring from the Army, Col. (Rtd) Rathnapriya Bandu entered to active politics with JNP headed by Minister Wimal Weerawansa. He is now contesting in the Vanni District under SLPP, trying to win the votes of the people for whom he served as a military official.
