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Delegation of Sri Lanka's ruling party to visit India under 'KNOW BJP' initiative

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A five-member delegation from Sri Lanka's ruling party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is set to visit India for a four-day trip starting September 27, 2026. The delegation will meet with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin as part of the "KNOW BJP" initiative aimed at strengthening ties between the two political parties. Led by JVP general secretary Tilvin Silva, the group includes other party members who are scheduled to interact with various BJP leaders and visit key locations in New Delhi.
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A five-member delegation from Sri Lanka's ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, led by its general secretary Tilvin Silva, will visit India from September 27 to October 1, 2026. The trip is part of the "KNOW BJP" initiative and includes meetings with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin, among other senior BJP leaders. Other delegation members include JVP's central committee member Chandrika Adikari, MP Aboobucker Athambawa, district committee member Kabilan Suntharamoorthy, and international department member Kalpana Madhubhashini.

During their visit in India, the Sri Lankan delegates will engage with various BJP departments and morchas at the party headquarters in Delhi. They also plan to discuss strengthening ties between the two parties and exchange organizational experiences. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized that India will always support Sri Lanka’s progress and prosperity, reinforcing bilateral relations. Silva's previous visit in February had marked a shift from his party’s earlier stance of resistance towards India, indicating a move toward closer cooperation.

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A five-member delegation of Sri Lanka's ruling party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will embark on a four-day visit to India, during which they will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin, among others, the BJP said on Saturday.
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🔮 A five-member delegation of Sri Lanka's ruling party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will embark on a four-day visit to India, during which they will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin, among others, the BJP said on Saturday.

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A five-member delegation of Sri Lanka's ruling party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will embark on a four-day visit to India, during which they will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin, among others, the BJP said on Saturday. asserted
BJP → rule → Saturday
The JVP delegation, led by its general secretary Tilvin Silva, will visit India from September 27 to October 1 on invitation under the "KNOW BJP" initiative, the party said. asserted
party → lead → initiative
They are scheduled to arrive on Sunday (September 26, 2026). asserted
They → schedule → Sunday
Vijay Chauthaiwale said: "A five-member delegation of Sri Lanka's ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, led by its general secretary Tilvin Silva, will visit India from September 27 to October 1, 2026, at the invitation of the Bharatiya Janata Party. asserted
delegation → say → Party
During the visit, the delegation is scheduled to meet BJP national president Nitin Nabin, national general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh and other senior BJP leaders, he said. asserted
he → schedule → Nabin
They will also hold interactions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, he added. asserted
he → hold → Jaishankar
Mr. Chauthaiwale said the JVP delegation will interact with members of various BJP morchas and departments at the party headquarters, and visit the Parliament of India and the Delhi BJP office. asserted
delegation → say → India
"The visit aims to strengthen the BJP-JVP engagement, facilitate exchange of organisational experiences and further deepen ties between the two political parties," he said. asserted
he → aim → parties
While the BJP had not yet shared further details about the JVP delegation's visit, sources indicated that they are likely to call on Mr. Jaishankar and Mr. Nabin on October 1, the last day of their visit. asserted
they → share → visit
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