Veteran journalist and political commentator D. B. S. Jeyaraj has passed away in Canada at the age of 72.

Jeyaraj was widely respected for his in-depth reporting and analysis on Sri Lanka’s ethnic politics, civil conflict, and evolving political landscape over several decades.

He was also a regular contributor to several national newspapers, where he frequently published political and historical feature articles.

Throughout his journalism career, Jeyaraj earned a reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s leading political analysts, particularly for his extensive coverage of ethnic relations, governance, and the country’s prolonged conflict.