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He had character and led with example-by Karu Jayasuriya Gamini Dissanayake’s 79th birth anniversary today Gamini was  not a  man  limited to mere  talk He  was  not  only a  brilliant politician  but  also  a master  of  creating more  talented, efficient  people Source:Dailymirror The name of Gamini Dissanayake is an indelible mark in Sri Lankan politics. This statement is issued to mark the 79th Birthday of the late politician who marked a turning point in national politics.  Dissanayake  was  born  on  March  20,  1942  and  entered  Parliament  in  1970. But perhaps, it was never with the intention to die as a man who would continue to live in the hearts and minds of the people. Although  many  people  born  as  human  beings  often  become  a  burden  to  one’s nation only to pass away quietly, a handful of people fulfil their responsibilities and duties to die as free men and continue to live in the hearts ...