Anuruddha Ratwatte
Anuruddha Ratwatte | |
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Ratwatte in Full General's insignia during military operations in the late 1990's. | |
| Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Acting | |
| In office 1964–1965 | |
| Basnayake Nilame of Natha Devale, Kandy | |
| Minister of Power and Energy and Deputy Defence Minister | |
| In office 1994–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1938 Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 24 November 2011 (aged 73) Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
| Other political affiliations | United National Party |
| Spouse(s) | Carman Ratwatte (née Rangala) |
| Children | Lohan, Mahendra & Chanuka |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Kandy |
| Occupation | Politics |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
| Branch/service | Sri Lanka Army |
| Years of service | 1960–1977 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment |
General Anuruddha Leuke Ratwatte (14 July 1938 – 24 November 2011), frequently referred to as Anuruddha Ratwatte, was a Sri Lankan politician and a retired army officer. He was a Cabinet Minister and Deputy Minister of Defence.