V. Anandasangaree
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Veerasingham Anandasangaree (Tamil: வீரசிங்கம் ஆனந்தசங்கரி) is a Sri Lankan Tamil politician, former Member of Parliament and leader of the Tamil United Liberation Front. He is commonly known as Sangaree.[1] A vocal critic of violence committed by all sides, Sangaree is a supporter of federalism similar to that of India as a solution to Sri Lanka's ethnic conflict.[2][3]
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V. Anandasangaree | |
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Leader, Tamil United Liberation Front | |
Assumed office 2002 | |
Preceded by | M. Sivasithamparam |
President, Tamil United Liberation Front | |
Assumed office 2002 | |
Succeeded by | M. Sivasithamparam |
Member of the Ceylonese Parliament for Kilinochchi | |
In office 1970–1983 | |
Preceded by | K. P. Ratnam, ITAK |
Member of Parliament for Jaffna District | |
In office 2000–2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Veerasingham Anandasangaree (1933-06-15) 15 June 1933 (age 90) Point Pedro, British Ceylon |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Political party | Tamil United Liberation Front |
Alma mater | Hartley College Zahira College |
Profession | Lawyer, teacher |
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