A founding partner of the Tamil Progressive Alliance
Up-Country People's Front
Led by: Hon. V. Radhakrishnan MP
Contribution to TPA
Historic upcountry political identity and reformist tradition
Founded by the late P. Chandrasekaran as a reformist and transformative movement for the upcountry Tamil community, UPF represented a break from purely estate-based politics. It has played decisive roles in national political transitions and contributes cultural-spiritual legitimacy that connects politics with community values and dignity.
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
- Reformers & social activists
- Teachers & educationists
- Intellectuals
- Spiritual & cultural leaders
Hon. V. Radhakrishnan MP
Deputy Leader, TPA · Leader, Up-Country People's Front
Prof. P. Vijayachandran
General Secretary, Up-Country People's Front – TPA