Former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament M.K. Sivajilingam passed away last night (14). He had been ill for some time and was 69 years old at the time of his passing.
Mr. Sivajilingam, who was also serving as the Chairman of the Valvettithurai Urban Council, was born in the Vadamarachchi and Valvettithurai areas.
Key Points
- He was 69 years old at the time of his death.
- He passed away last night (14) following an illness.
- He was elected to Parliament representing the Jaffna District in 2001 and 2004.
- The final rites are scheduled to be held in Valvettithurai, Jaffna.
Political Career
Entering active politics through the Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO), Mr. Sivajilingam later played an active role in forming the Tamil National Alliance alongside several other Tamil political parties.
Contesting from the Jaffna District under the TNA banner, he was elected to Parliament twice, in 2001 and 2004. Furthermore, he contested as an independent candidate in the 2010 presidential election.
Voice for People's Rights
Elected as a member of the Northern Provincial Council in 2013, Mr. Sivajilingam consistently stood up for the issues faced by the people in the North and East. Following the end of the war, he took a leading role in protests and fasts held across those provinces.
What Next?
The final rites of the late M.K. Sivajilingam are scheduled to be conducted in Valvettithurai, Jaffna.
