Sri Lanka's oldest political party was founded in 1935 to fight for independence
Founded in 1935 to challenge British colonial rule, the Lanka Sama Samaja Party became Sri Lanka's first modern political movement and a pioneer in the fight for social justice and independence.
The Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) was established in December 1935, marking the birth of organized party politics in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. Founded by young intellectuals influenced by socialist ideals, the party sought to unite workers against British imperialism. They were the first to demand complete independence from the British Crown rather than just gradual reform.
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