About A. M. Merza
Lived 1907 – 1979 (aged 72). A. M. Merza was a Sri Lankan businessperson.
Abdul Majid Merza was a Sri Lankan Muslim businessman and politician.
Merza ran as an Independent at the 2nd parliamentary election, held between 24 May 1952 and 30 May 1952, in the Kalmunai electorate. He won the seat, polling 6,078 votes (43% of the total vote), defeating the sitting United National Party member, M. S. Kariapper by 3,908 votes.
Merza didn't contest his seat at the 1956 parliamentary election and was appointed to the board of the Valaichchenai Paper Corporation, where he subsequently became the corporation's chairman for a number of years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was A. M. Merza?
Sri Lankan businessperson
When was A. M. Merza born?
A. M. Merza was born on 17 May 1907.
When did A. M. Merza die?
A. M. Merza died on 30 December 1979.
What was A. M. Merza's occupation?
A. M. Merza was a businessperson.
What nationality was A. M. Merza?
A. M. Merza was Sri Lankan.
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