Ruskin Fernando

Merennage Maurice Ruskin Fernando (12 December 1916 - 1974) was a Ceylonese businessmen. He founded the Velona Group of Companies, one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the island. He was elected from the Bulathsinhala electorate from the United National Party to the House of Representatives defeating Mangala Moonesinghe in the 1960 March general elections. He was defeated in the 1960 July general elections The Ruskin Island in the Bolgoda lake, which was once owned by Ruskin Fernando is now named after him.