Paying last respects

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Several Ministers and MPs including former President Mahinda Rajapaksa paying their last respects to State Minister Sanath Nishantha while his remains lie in state at a private funeral parlour in Borella. The remains will be taken to Arachchikattuwa today for the last rites to be held on Sunday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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Paying last respects

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