Most senior SLFPer Daya T. Pasqual dies

Former Matugama Parliamentarian and most Senior SLFP member Daya T. Pasqual has passed away yesterday. He was 92. Pasqual who remained a steadfast SFLPer from its humble beginning was elected to the Matugama electorate without a break from 1956 – 1977.

Daya Taranolis Pasqual, better known as Daya T. Pasqual, was born on June 9, 1912 in Uragoda, Welipenna in the Matugama electorate. He got the highest number of votes in 1956 coming second only to Attanagalle. Matugama is still known as “Punchi Attanagalle. He played different roles as a member of Parliament.

He was a deputy minister and a deputy chairman of the parliamentary committees. Pasquel as a Member of Parliament for Matugama electorate, did his best to develop the electorate during his tenure.

The Funeral will take place at Matugama Public grounds on Saturday evening.