On 2 February 2014, during the 17th National Convention of the JVP, Dissanayake was named as the new leader of the JVP, succeeding Somawansa Amarasinghe. [26] Following his election as the leader, he apologised for the killings by the JVP during the second insurrection.

The JVP has been led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake since 2014. The JVP was initially a small organisation that became a well-organised party that could influence mainstream politics.

Feb 17, 2025 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake is the ninth executive president of Sri Lanka (2024– ) and leader of the leftist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party.

Sep 23, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, has scored a big win in Sri Lanka’s presidential elections. The 55-year-old with humble beginnings has emerged victorious with his big promises and people skills.

The delegation led by the Deputy Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) has informed President Comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake that China is willing to support Sri Lanka in various development initiatives including investment promotion, technology transfer, digitization and ...

Comrade Anura Dissanayake Leader Comrade Tilvin Silva General Secretary Comrade Vijitha Herath Information Secretary Comrade K.D. Lalkantha Administrative Secretary Comrade Bimal Ratnayaka National Organizer Comrade Sunil Handunneththi Financial Secretary . The new Central Committee elected at the National Convention. 1. Anura Kumara Disanayaka ...

3 hours ago · Chandrasekar, a former JVP parliamentarian, was appointed as an MP on the NPP national list and included in Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s cabinet as the Fisheries minister.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)'s broader coalition National People's Power (NPP) has been elected as Sri Lanka's next President after the first...

Sep 22, 2024 · Dissanayake’s victory, rooted in his image as an agent of change, now faces the reality of governing a nation facing deep-seated ethnic divisions, as his past opposition to Tamil reconciliation...

Oct 26, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake known popularly as Anura and AKD became the new JVP leader. The JVP led NPP had its electoral baptism in the presidential election of November 2019. Anura Kumara...