Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa’s wife passes away at 75

November 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Chandra Malini Rajapaksa, the wife of former Speaker of Parliament and Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, has passed away at the age of 75.

Her remains were scheduled to be transferred from the National Hospital in Galle to a funeral parlour in Colombo on Sunday (15), before being taken to the family residence in Medamulana, Weeraketiya.

Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, his son Shasheendra Rajapaksa, and several former ministers and parliamentarians were present at the hospital.

According to sources close to the family, the final rites are scheduled to take place on Wednesday (18). (Newswire)