(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, the leader of the New Sama Samaja Party and a prominent figure in Sri Lankan left-wing politics, has passed away at the age of 81.
Known for his lifelong commitment to socialist ideals, Dr. Karunaratne was a significant advocate for leftist causes and made considerable contributions to political discourse in Sri Lanka.
His passing marks the end of a notable era in the country’s left-wing political landscape.