The 1987–89 JVP insurrection (also known as the 1989 Revolt) was the second unsuccessful armed revolt conducted by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna against the Government of Sri Lanka under President J. R. Jayewardene. Unlike the first unsuccessful JVP insurrection of 1971, the second insurrection was not an open revolt, but appeared to be a low intensity conflict that lasted from 1987 to 1989 with the JVP resorting to subversion, assassinations, raids and attacks on military and civilian targets.
Notable people assassinated by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). JVP is a Sri Lankan Marxist-Leninist, communist party which was involved in two armed uprisings against the ruling governments in 1971 (SLFP) and 1987–89 (UNP). Later it entered democratic politics by participating in the 1994 parliamentary elections.
1971 JVP Insurrection
Rex De Costa was a Former commanding officer of the Ruhunu Regiment and a medical doctor in the Ceylon Defence Force during World War II, former Vice President of the World Veterans Federation
Noel Weerakoon was a CA RMA Sandhurst and Ceylon Army cricketer.
1987 - 89 JVP Insurrection
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Anura Daniel was a United National Party MP for Kandy
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D. C. Atukorala was a former Chief Engineer attached to the Ports Authority, Sri Lanka.
Daya Pathirana was a Former leader of the Independent Students Union (ISU) of University of Colombo.
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DIG Bennet Perera was a Former Director Criminal Investigation Department of Sri Lanka.
DIG Terrance Perera was a Former director of the counter subversive division, Sri Lanka Police
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Gladys Jayawardene was a Former Chairman of State Pharmaceutical Corporation of Sri Lanka.
Harsha Abeywardena was a Former chairman of the United National Party.
Jinadasa Weerasinghe was a United National Party MP for Tangalle
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L. W. Panditha was a Member of Sri Lankan communist Party and Trade unionist.
Lesley Ranagala was a United National Party MP for Borella.
Leslie Yatanwala was a Attorney-At-Law.
Lionel Jayatilake was a Former minister and United National Party MP.
Merrill Kariyawasam was a United National Party MP for Agalawatte.
Nandalal Fernando was a Former General Secretary of United National Party.
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Rev. Fr. Michael Paul Rodrigo was an OMI Catholic priest.
Sagarika Gomes was an Artist and TV newscaster.
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Thevis Guruge was a Distinguished broadcaster with Radio Ceylon and subsequently the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. First Sinhala Announcer of the Radio Ceylon.
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Ven. Pohaddaramulle Premaloka Thero was a Buddhist monk.
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W. M. G. T. Banda was a Former Minister of Buddhist Affairs and United National Party MP for Galagedara.
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