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What political party was in opposition to J.R. Jayewardene's during his presidency?

  • Sri Lanka Freedom Party

  • Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna

  • Tamil United Liberation Front

  • United National Party

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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was the main political party in opposition to J.R. Jayewardene's United National Party (UNP) during his presidency from 1977 to 1988. The SLFP was founded in 1951 by S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike, who served as Prime Minister of Ceylon from 1956 to 1959. The SLFP is a socialist party with a strong emphasis on Sinhalese nationalism. During the Jayewardene presidency, the SLFP was led by Mrs.
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