Arumugam Thondaman | |
|---|---|
 Thondaman in March 2015 | |
| Leader of the Ceylon Workers' Congress | |
| In office 1999–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Savumiamoorthy Thondaman |
| Member of Parliament for Nuwara Eliya District | |
| In office 16 August 1994 – 2 March 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 May 1964 |
| Died | 26 May 2020 (aged 55)[1] Thalangama Hospital |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Ceylon Workers' Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Sri Lanka People's Freedom Alliance |
| Spouse | Rajeswari |
| Relations | Savumiamoorthy Thondaman |
| Children | 3 (2 daughters, 1 son) Jeevan Thondaman (son) |
| Residence(s) | No. 43 Jawatta Road, Colombo 05 |
| Alma mater | Royal College, Colombo |
| Occupation | politician |
Savumiamoorthy Arumugam Ramanathan Thondaman (29 May 1964 – 26 May 2020) was a Sri Lankan politician who served as a Cabinet Minister.[2] He was the grandson of prominent unionist Saumyamoorthi Thondaman.[3] He was the leader of the Ceylon Workers' Congress, a Member of Parliament representing the Nuwara Eliya District and was an advocate for the Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka. His career as a politician spanned over 20 years, holding several ministerial portfolios in different governments. He was regarded as one of the prominent politicians from Nuwara Eliya.
- ^ "Arumugam Thondaman, Sri Lankan Tamil minister, dies". A Subramani. The Times of India. 26 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "If you are Sri Lankan you don't have to fear anything - Thondaman". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ^ "Remembering Soumyamoorthy Thondaman". 25 June 2008. Archived from the original on 25 June 2008. Retrieved 27 May 2020.