- Arunachalam Mahadeva
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Sir Arunachalam Mahadeva KCMG Minister of Home Affaires of the State Council In office
1942–1946Ceylon's High Commissioner to India In office
1949–1950Personal details Born 5 October 1885
Colombo, CeylonDied 8 June 1969
Colombo, CeylonNationality Ceylonesen Alma mater Royal College, Colombo Occupation diplomat, legislator Sir Arunachalam Mahadeva, KCMG (5 October 1885 - 8 June 1969) was a Sri Lankan, prominent colonial era legislator and diplomat. He was Minister of Home Affaires[1] of the State Council and Ceylon's High Commissioner to India.
The son of prominent leader Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam, Arunachalam Mahadeva was educated, like his father, at the prestigious Royal College Colombo.
He was elected as a member of the Legislative Council of Ceylon and to the State Council. He became the Home Minister when D. S. Senanayake became Leader of the House. From 1948 to 1950 he served as Ceylon's High Commissioner to India.
His son-in-law is Professor T. Nadaraja.
See also
- List of political families in Sri Lanka
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