Anura Bastian | |
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Deputy Minister of Defence | |
In office 1983–1989 | |
President | J. R. Jayewardene |
Member of Parliament for Colombo West District | |
In office 5 February 1978 – 8 March 1989 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 July 1950 |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Political party | United National Party |
Anura Bastian (born 30 July 1950) is a Sri Lankan politician. He was a former Deputy Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament (1978 - 1989). A favorite of J. R. Jayewardene, he succeeded his parliamentary seat when the latter became President of Sri Lanka. In 1983, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Defence.[1][2][3][4]