Please check if these have the same meaning. Answer "yes" if they do, otherwise "no".
Chandima Weerakkody ( UPFA-SLFP ) died on 30 May 2009 . His replacement Amarasiri Dodangoda ( UPFA-SLFP ) was sworn in on 9 June 2009 .
Chandima Weerakkody ( UPFA-SLFP ) died on 30 May 2009 . His successor Amarasiri Dodangoda ( UPFA-SLFP ) was sworn in on 9 June 2009 .
yes