Kathiravelu Sanmugam Kuhadasan has been nominated to fill the Parliamentary seat left vacant following the passing of former Tamil National Alliance Leader and Opposition Parliamentarian Rajavarothayam Sampanthan.
According to the Election Commission, Kuhadasan will represent the Trincomalee electoral division in the ninth Parliament. The relevant gazette notification has been issued, thereby confirming his appointment.
Meanwhile, the remains of late Sampanthan are to be moved to Trincomalee today (4), where it will be available for the public to pay final respects until 7 July which is when the funeral is scheduled.