Munsoor, is a gentleman to the finger tips - Said by Ms. Rajes Kandiah

Munsoor, is a gentleman to the finger tips
his hands were clean

Said by Ms. Rajes Kandiah B.A. (Ceylon)

The people of the Batticaloa District, claim A.R. Munsoor as their own son; while I claim him as a dear friend, whom I can call by his first name. We were at school together until we parted ways, but the bond of friendship continues up to date. Even as a student, Munsoor at high school or law-college was diligent and showed promise of attaining great heights. He always had the welfare of the people at heart and worked tirelessly to uplift the poor. This he did, with dedication, not for fame or popularity, but for the sake of helping the less-fortunate in the community.

Munsoor could have plunged into the lucrative practice of law, but decided to enter the field of politics. There again, we see that he wanted to serve the nation as well as the people of his constituency. As the Minister of Trade and Commerce in the U.N.P. government, he established positive relationship with foreign countries. As an Ambassador to Quait and Bahrain he established peace and goodwill between Sri Lanka and International partners.

Munsoor, is a gentleman to the finger tips. He could have minted money as a lawyer, Parliamentarian, Minister and Social worker. But his hands were clean and his modest life did not demand wealth. He continues to live a simple life with minimum creature comforts, but with a large heart. This is what makes him absolutely lovable. His charm and stature endears him to the people he associates with.

May God Almighty give him physical and mental health to serve the people, as he has always done.

Ms. Rajes Kandiah

B.A. (Ceylon)