R. M. Jayawardena

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R. M. Jayawardena is a Sri Lankan politician. He was elected to the Sri Lankan Parliament from Monaragala Electoral District as a member of the National People's Power. [1] [2] He is the Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development. [3]

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  2. "Monaragala District preferential vote results". Sri Lanka Mirror. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  3. "29 Deputy Minsters appointed : Full list". Newswire. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.