Sarojini Yogeswaran

Sarojini Yogeswaran (née Ponnambalam) was a Sri Lankan politician. Yogeswaran was a member of the Tamil United Liberation Front. In 1997, she was elected mayor of Jaffna, the first elected mayor in 14 years and also the first woman mayor of the city.

Sarojini Yogeswaran
Mayor of Jaffna
In office
1998–1998
Succeeded byPon Sivapalan
Member of Jaffna Municipal Council
In office
1998–1998
Personal details
Born
Sarojini Ponnambalam
Died(1998-05-17)May 17, 1998
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Political partyTamil United Liberation Front
Spouse(s)Vettivelu Yogeswaran
Alma materVembadi Girls High School

Mrs. Yogeswaran was shot five times with a pistol near her Jaffna home on May 17, 1998. She died on the way to hospital. A group calling itself the Sankiliyan Force claimed responsibility. It is believed the LTTE was ultimately responsible. They had assassinated her husband, V Yogeswaran, in 1987.


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