Three Tamil parties officially launched a new alliance this afternoon at an event held in Colombo, with the primary objective of representing the Tamil people living in southern regions of the country.

The alliance was given the name Tamil Progressive Alliance.

Democratic People’s Front led by Mano Ganesan joined forces with National Union of Workers led by Palani Digambaran and Up-country People’s Front led by V. Radhakrishnan to form TPA.

The formation of the new party was a result of extensive discussions between the three parties.