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JVP are ‘Bolsheviks’ using Nationalism as tactic to gain power

Rohana Wijeweera


by Patali Champika Ranawaka

There is still much debate surrounding the alleged abduction of Premakumar Gunaratnam. It is yet to be established whether he faked his own abduction, or whether he was indeed abducted by members of the security forces.

Nevertheless, Sri Lankan society, especially the Sinhalese community, should re-examine the background behind the formation of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) and the future of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). This is because the same movement launched two uprisings (in 1971 and 1987-89) against the state, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of village youth. [click here to read in full ~ on dbsjeyaraj.com: JVP are 'Bolsheviks' using Nationalism as tactic to gain power]

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