A day of mourning has been declared in the Southern Province today (March 01) over the passing of former Minister Ronnie de Mel.
The announcement was made by Southern Province Governor W. W. Gamage via a statement.
Former Cabinet Minister Ronni de Mel passed away at the age of 99 on Tuesday (Feb 27).
The late former minister Ronnie de Mel entered the Sri Lankan Parliament in 1977 after contesting from Devinuwara. He has held several Cabinet portfolios during his tenure. (NewsWire)