Sri Lanka Marxist rebels form a Frontline Socialist Party

The split group of Sri Lanka Marxist People's Liberation Front (JVP) has named the new political party they formed as Frontline Socialist Party.

The party was launched today at a press briefing held in Colombo. It was addressed by the leaders of the new party, namely, Senadheera Gunathilaka, Pubudu Jayagoda, Chameera Koswatta and Duminda Nagamuwa.

The leaders of the Frontline Socialist Party said that a party general assembly would be held on April 09 and a central committee would be elected.

Senadheera Gunathilaka addressing the press conference said that Frontline Socialist Party is not a party that is only for elections although it will not reject elections. He said a party is needed to fight for the downtrodden masses. Share this article