In a significant ideological evolution, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has officially removed "Indian Expansionism" from its core political education program for party cadres. JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva confirmed the change following a high-profile official visit to India, marking a major departure from the party’s decades-old "Five Classes" syllabus that once framed India as an imperialist threat.
Speaking after meetings with Indian officials in New Delhi, Gujarat, and Kerala, Mr. Silva explained that the party’s curriculum has been revised to reflect contemporary realities, focusing instead on the national economic crisis, the ethnic question, and the history of the Sri Lankan left. He described the recent diplomatic discussions as "friendly" and expressed gratitude for India's humanitarian support following Cyclone Ditwa.
Addressing concerns over Indian-backed projects in strategic locations like Trincomalee, Mr. Silva clarified that the JVP’s scrutiny is not specific to India, asserting that all foreign-funded projects must be evaluated based on cost-effectiveness and public benefit. While the visit represents a diplomatic milestone for the lead party of the National People’s Power (NPP) government, discussions remained focused on development and technology cooperation rather than sensitive political issues like power devolution.
Source: The Hindu
