A founding partner of the Tamil Progressive Alliance
Democratic People's Front
Led by: Hon. Mano Ganesan MP
Contribution to TPA
National political, legal, policy and civil rights orientation
A formally registered national political party and the most nationally expansive component of TPA. Emerging from a strong trade union and civil rights tradition, including the Democratic Workers Congress, DPF has an island-wide presence across Colombo, Kandy, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kurunegala, Matale, Kalutara, Badulla and Nuwara Eliya. It acts as the bridge between the upcountry community and Sri Lanka's broader democratic and institutional landscape.
Background & history
Draft content · pending TPA approvalA fuller history of the party, its founders, milestones and current structure will be added after TPA shares the prototype with the party's leadership.
Support base
- Lawyers & legal professionals
- Media & civil society
- Business leaders & entrepreneurs
- Teachers & academics
- Youth activists
Hon. Mano Ganesan MP
Leader, Tamil Progressive Alliance · Leader, Democratic People's Front
Barath Arullsamy
Vice President (International Affairs & Communications), DPF – TPA
Mr. Parnidharan Murugesu
General Secretary, Democratic People's Front – TPA