Sarojini Yogeswaran
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Sarojini Yogeswaran (née Ponnambalam; died in 1998) was the first female mayor of Jaffna, a city in Sri Lanka. She served from 1997 until her assassination. Yogeswaran was a member of the Tamil United Liberation Front and was the first elected mayor in 14 years.
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Quick Facts 14th Mayor of Jaffna, Succeeded by ...
Sarojini Yogeswaran | |
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14th Mayor of Jaffna | |
In office 1998–1998 | |
Succeeded by | Pon Sivapalan |
Member of Jaffna Municipal Council | |
In office 1998–1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sarojini Ponnambalam |
Died | (1998-05-17)17 May 1998 Jaffna, Sri Lanka |
Political party | Tamil United Liberation Front |
Spouse | Vettivelu Yogeswaran |
Alma mater | Vembadi Girls High School |
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