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Dilip Wedaarachchi

b. 1957

Sri Lankan politician

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About Dilip Wedaarachchi

Born 1957. Dilip Wedaarachchi is a Sri Lankan politician.

Dilip Wedaarachchi (born 5 February 1957) is a Sri Lankan politician and member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka.

In 2020, he famously ate a raw fish at a press conference to debunk rumours claiming COVID-19 could be transmitted by consumption of seafood.

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Important facts

Born

5 February 1957

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Sri Lanka

Positions held

Member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Dilip Wedaarachchi's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dilip Wedaarachchi?

Sri Lankan politician

When was Dilip Wedaarachchi born?

Dilip Wedaarachchi was born on 5 February 1957.

What is Dilip Wedaarachchi's occupation?

Dilip Wedaarachchi is a politician.

What nationality is Dilip Wedaarachchi?

Dilip Wedaarachchi is Sri Lankan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dilip Wedaarachchi

· Wikidata: Q5276822

· DBpedia: Dilip Wedaarachchi

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dilip Wedaarachchi. https://biography.guide/dilip-wedaarachchi/

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Chicago: "Dilip Wedaarachchi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dilip-wedaarachchi/.

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