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References
- ↑ "Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi to be appointed to Anura's MP seat". Sri Lanka: Ada Derana.
- ↑ Fonseka's Successor For Sri Lanka Parliament Named, dailymirror.lk. 8 October 2010.
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