1. Amarasiri Dodangoda ( UPFA-SLFP ) died on 30 May 2009 . His replacement Chandima Weerakkody ( UPFA-SLFP ) was sworn in on 9 June 2009 .
2. Chandima Weerakkody ( UPFA-SLFP ) died on 30 May 2009 . His successor Amarasiri Dodangoda ( UPFA-SLFP ) was sworn in on 9 June 2009 .

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