Sri Lanka Moor Family Genealogy
MARIKKAR, Kasila - Family #204
2 C.A.S.Marikkar (Sinhala Marikar) 1911-1970
Born:05-Jul-1911 at Hewaheta. Primary education under Rev. Heenatiyana Seelarathna Thera, Kadugannawa, Sri Abhayaraja Pirivena. Higher education at Dharmarajah College, Kandy, Law College, Colombo. Joined National Congress contested and lost Galaha seat in 1947. Joined SLFP and won Kadugannawa seat in 1952. Won Kadugannawa under MEP in 1956. Minister of Posts, Broadcasting, & Information. Pioneer member of SLFP. Popularly known as “Sinhala” Marikar. Died:18-Nov-1970