NPP MP Dewananda Suraweera says the National People’s Power is uniting members from SLPP, UNP, and SLFP under a new alliance called Malima Peramuna. Here’s how this move could shake up Sri Lankan politics.
Malima Peramuna: NPP Launches New People’s Front With SLPP, UNP & SLFP Members
In a surprising political development, National People’s Power (NPP) parliamentarian Devalanda Surawira announced the formation of a powerful new alliance Malima Peramuna that will bring together individuals from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP/Pohottuwa), United National Party (UNP), and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
Speaking to the media in Colombo, MP Surawira emphasized that “good people exist in every party” and that the time has come to unite them under one banner for the sake of the country.
“Can’t the United National Party have good people? Can’t the Sri Lanka Freedom Party have good people? Can’t the Pohottuwa have good people?” Surawira asked rhetorically. “We are bringing them together systematically into a single national force.”
The Malima Peramuna aims to be more than just another coalition. It represents a shift away from traditional party lines and seeks to form a values-based movement rooted in ethics, unity, and national progress.
With the next general election looming, this strategic alignment could spell trouble for entrenched party power and may signal a massive reshuffling in Sri Lanka’s political landscape. While critics view it as political window dressing, supporters argue it’s a rare opportunity to cut across tribal loyalties and put country before party.
The announcement comes just as the NPP is gaining traction among disillusioned voters, particularly the youth and professionals frustrated with decades of corruption and mismanagement.
The next phase will see a structured rollout of the alliance, as consultations with grassroots networks and former political stalwarts continue across the country. If executed effectively, Malima Peramuna could emerge as a major third force to challenge the status quo.
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