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- ↑ "S.M. Ranjith, Mahipala Herath take oaths as new CM". srilankaguardian.org. September 24, 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
- ↑ "Subjects of the Ministers and Secretaries of North Central Province". North Central Provincial Council website. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
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