Asoka Jayawardena
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Major General Deshamanya Asoka Kanthilal Jayawardena, RWP, RSP, VSV, USP, was a Sri Lankan army general and politician. He was the former Provincial Governor of the Governor of North Eastern Province and Secretary to the Minister of Defence.
Quick Facts 4th Governor of North Eastern Province, Preceded by ...
Asoka Jayawardena | |
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4th Governor of North Eastern Province | |
In office 13 November 1998 ā 30 November 2004 | |
Preceded by | Gamini Fonseka |
Succeeded by | Tyronne Fernando |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Spouse | Srimathi (m. 1975; d. 2002) |
Children | Two children |
Alma mater | S. Thomas' College, Colombo |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
Branch/service | Sri Lanka Army |
Years of service | 19?? - 1998 |
Rank | Major general |
Unit | Sri Lanka Light Infantry |
Commands | Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna Overall Operational Commander |
Battles/wars | Sri Lankan Civil War |
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