Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya Explained

Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya
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Leader:Dilith Jayaweera
Leader1 Title:Senior Leader
Leader1 Name:Hemakumara Nanayakkara
Foundation:11 October 2023
Abbreviation:MJP
Headquarters:No. 11, Park Avenue, Colombo 08.
Country:Sri Lanka

The Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya (MJP) (Sinhala; Sinhalese: මව්බිම ජනතා පක්ෂය|translit=Mawbima Janathā Pakshaya, Tamil: தாய்நாடு ஜனதா கட்சி|translit=Tāynāḍu Janathā Kaṭci) is a political party in Sri Lanka, founded and led by media mogul, entrepreneur and lawyer Dilith Jayaweera.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

History

The party headquarters was inaugurated on 11 October 2023, at Park Avenue in Colombo 08. Dilith Jayaweera assumed leadership of the party, succeeding former MP Hemakumara Nanayakkara, who assumed the position of senior leader of the party.[6] [7] [8] Ranjan Seneviratne is the party's General Secretary. Dr. Sarath Amunugama who was appointed as chairman resign few days after the party was created.

Ideology

The MJP, according to Jayaweera, emphasises an entrepreneurial approach to address the nation's challenges.[9] The party seeks to promote an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging the youth to contribute to the nation's growth and attracting foreign income. Recognising historical challenges related to majoritarian nationalism, the MJP aims to bridge divides between communities.[10]

Jayaweera's close relationship with former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa prompts speculation about the party's future involvement in national elections.[11] [12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National HQ of Dilith Jayaweera's Mawbima Janatha Party opens in Colombo. October 11, 2023. Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst.
  2. Web site: New headquarters of Mawbima Janatha Party declared open in Colombo. www.adaderana.lk.
  3. Web site: "Laying the foundation for a happier Nation" Dilith Jayaweera opens New party HQ. October 11, 2023.
  4. https://elections.gov.lk/en/political_party/political_party_list_E.html
  5. Web site: Mawbima Janatha Party office opens. Ceylon. Today. October 11, 2023.
  6. Web site: MJP opens Party HQ. October 11, 2023. Latest in the News Sphere | The Morning.
  7. Web site: Dilith Jayaweera Assumes Leadership of Mawbima Janatha Party, Eyes National Elections. asianmirror.lk.
  8. Web site: GR to back new political party?. www.dailymirror.lk.
  9. Web site: Dilith Jayaweera launches new political party to tap 'rising' floating vote. Sahan. Weerasooriya. October 12, 2023.
  10. Web site: 'We don't want a nation run on loans' – Dilith Jayaweera. November 22, 2023. lankaleader.lk.
  11. Web site: Sri Lanka's new Mawbima Janatha Party to promote entrepreneurial mindset. October 12, 2023.
  12. https://www.colomboguardian.com/dilith-jayaweeras-mawbima-janatha-party-opens-its-headquarters/57834/