Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is a political party in Sri Lanka, founded in 2016. It emerged from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and is known for its nationalist and populist policies. The party aims to promote economic development and social welfare, appealing to a broad base of voters.
The SLPP gained significant popularity in the 2019 presidential election, with its candidate, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, winning the presidency. The party continued to strengthen its position in the 2020 parliamentary elections, securing a majority in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Its leadership is closely associated with the Rajapaksa family, influential in Sri Lankan politics.