Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya
The Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya (MJP) (Sinhala: මව්බිම ජනතා පක්ෂය, romanized: Mawbima Janathā Pakshaya, Tamil: தாய்நாடு ஜனதா கட்சி, romanized: 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[by whom?] about the party's future involvement in national elections.[11][12]
References
- ^ "National HQ of Dilith Jayaweera's Mawbima Janatha Party opens in Colombo". Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. October 11, 2023.
- ^ "New headquarters of Mawbima Janatha Party declared open in Colombo". www.adaderana.lk.
- ^ ""Laying the foundation for a happier Nation" Dilith Jayaweera opens New party HQ". October 11, 2023.
- ^ https://elections.gov.lk/en/political_party/political_party_list_E.html
- ^ Today, Ceylon (October 11, 2023). "Mawbima Janatha Party office opens".
- ^ "MJP opens Party HQ". Latest in the News Sphere | The Morning. October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Dilith Jayaweera Assumes Leadership of Mawbima Janatha Party, Eyes National Elections". asianmirror.lk.
- ^ "GR to back new political party?". www.dailymirror.lk.
- ^ Weerasooriya, Sahan (October 12, 2023). "Dilith Jayaweera launches new political party to tap 'rising' floating vote".
- ^ "'We don't want a nation run on loans' – Dilith Jayaweera". lankaleader.lk. November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Sri Lanka's new Mawbima Janatha Party to promote entrepreneurial mindset". October 12, 2023.
- ^ https://www.colomboguardian.com/dilith-jayaweeras-mawbima-janatha-party-opens-its-headquarters/57834/
External links
- MJP's official website
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