Arunachalam Mahadeva
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| Sir Arunachalam Mahadeva KCMG |
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| Minister of Home Affairs of the State Council | |
| In office 1942–1946 |
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| Ceylon's High Commissioner to India | |
| In office 1949–1950 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 October 1885 Colombo, Ceylon |
| Died | 8 June 1969 Colombo, Ceylon |
| Nationality | Ceylonesen |
| Alma mater | Royal College, Colombo |
| Occupation | diplomat, legislator |
Sir Arunachalam Mahadeva, KCMG (5 October 1885 - 8 June 1969) was a Sri Lankan, prominent colonial era legislator and diplomat. He was Minister of Home Affaires[1] of the State Council and Ceylon's High Commissioner to India.
The son of prominent leader Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam, Arunachalam Mahadeva was educated, like his father, at the Royal College, Colombo.
He was elected as a member of the Legislative Council of Ceylon and to the State Council. He became the Home Minister when D. S. Senanayake became Leader of the House. From 1948 to 1950 he served as Ceylon's High Commissioner to India.
His son was Deshamanya Baku Mahadeva and son-in-law was Professor T. Nadaraja.
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