About K. Kanagaratnam
Lived 1892 – 1952 (aged 59–60). K. Kanagaratnam was a Sri Lankan politician.
Kandiah Kanagaratnam (; 28 July 1892 – 3 October 1962) was a Ceylon Tamil civil servant, politician, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary.
Early life Kanagaratnam was born on 28 July 1892. He was the son of Kandiah from Vaddukoddai in northern Ceylon. The ACTC joined the United National Party led government on 3 September 1948 and Kanagaratnam was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Education.
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Who was K. Kanagaratnam?
Ceylon Tamil politician
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K. Kanagaratnam was born on 28 July 1892.
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K. Kanagaratnam died in 1952.
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K. Kanagaratnam was a politician.
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K. Kanagaratnam was Sri Lankan.
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