Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna is a right-wing nationalistic political party registered in Sri Lanka. The party is expected to get the blessing of for President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is breaking away from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.[1] The Party got the new name after Our Sri Lanka Freedom Front (Ape Sri Lanka Nidahas Peramuna) requested a name change from the election department. The Party appointed former minister G. L. Peiris as its chairman on November 1, 2016.[2]

On 16 November 2016 former minister Basil Rajapaksa join the party by obtaining the membership.[3]

References

  1. ↑ New party under leadership of Prof. G.L. Peiris sparks debate. News First LK, Retrieved on 04 November 2016.
  2. ↑ ‘Our Sri Lanka Freedom Front’ changes name; GL named Chairman. Ada Derana LK, Retrieved on 02 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Basil Rajapaksa Joins Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. Hiru News LK, Retrieved on 17 November 2016.
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