JVP now has a chance to rewrite history, says party’s general secretary Tilvin Silva
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has gained significant political ground in Sri Lanka, particularly following its recent electoral victory. General Secretary Tilvin Silva emphasized the importance of building a mass support base to achieve power. The party's success in traditionally strong areas of opposition marks a pivotal moment in its history.
- ▪The JVP leads Sri Lanka's ruling National People's Power (NPP).
- ▪Tilvin Silva highlighted the need for a mass support base to gain power.
- ▪The JVP achieved a historic win in Jaffna and the upcountry area, defeating traditional political parties.
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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna [JVP or People’s Liberation Front], which leads Sri Lanka’s ruling National People’s Power [NPP], could not have risen to power without widening its appeal and building a mass support base over the last few years, and the current political moment affords the party a chance to rewrite its history, general secretary Tilvin Silva said.“When you want to obtain power, you need a mass support base,” he said on Friday (November 15, 2024), just as the NPP’s resounding win in the November 14 general elections became evident. Speaking to The Hindu at the party’s headquarters in Battaramulla near Colombo, Mr. Silva called the election win “a huge achievement”.
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