Jathika Nidahas Peramuna

The Jathika Nidahas Peramuna (JNP) or National Freedom Front (NFF) is a political party in Sri Lanka which was formed by ten JVP parliamentarians led by Wimal Weerawansa, as a breakaway group of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP).

National Freedom Front
ජාතික නිදහස් පෙරමුණ
தேசிய சுதந்திர முன்னணி
Jathika Nidhahas Peramuna
LeaderWimal Weerawansa
FounderWimal Weerawansa
Founded14 May 2008 (2008-05-14)
Split fromJanatha Vimukthi Peramuna
Headquarters21/1 Asoka Mawatha, Jayanthipura, Battaramulla
IdeologyAnti-federalism
Sinhalese nationalism
National affiliationULS
FPA
Former:
SLPFA
Parliament of Sri Lanka
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Website
jnpsrilanka.lk
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  • Elections

The NFF commenced political activities on 14 May 2008. The party is also notable for being the first party in Sri Lanka to launch its own official website (then www.nffsrilanka.com).

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