Ruskin Fernando

Merennage Maurice Ruskin Fernando (12 December 1916 - 1974) was a Ceylonese businessmen. He founded the Velona Group of Companies, one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the island.[1][2] He was elected from the Moratuwa electorate from the United National Party to the House of Representatives defeating Meryl Fernando in the 1960 March general elections. He was defeated in the 1960 July general elections by Meryl Fernando and was re-elected in the 1965 general elections defeating Meryl Fernando. He was in tune defeated in the 1970 general elections by Meryl Fernando[3] The Ruskin Island in the Bolgoda lake, which was once owned by Ruskin Fernando is now named after him.

References

1. "Weaving a tale of life, commitment and entrepreneurship". Sunday Times. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
2. "Thread Works recreates the essence of Velona". Island. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
3. "Hon. Fonseka, Wanniarachchige Martinus Bibile, M.P." parliament.lk. Parliament of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 13 November 2019.