Somawansa Amarasinghe

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Somawansa Amarasinghe is a Sri Lankan politician and a prominent member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a Marxist political party in Sri Lanka. He served as the leader of the JVP and was known for his strong stance against governmental oppression and his advocacy for human rights during the tumultuous periods of Sri Lankan history, particularly during the civil conflict. Amarasinghe has been an influential figure in Sri Lankan politics, often vocal about the struggles of the working class and the importance of social justice.