JVP
Noun
Meaning
JVP
(medicine) Initialism of jugular venous pressure.
Examples
After one premature attack, security forces throughout the island were put on alert and a number of JVP leaders went into hiding without bothering to inform their subordinates of the changed circumstances.
As Madras became a bone of contention, in 1949 a JVP committee report stated "Andhra Province could be formed provided the Andhras give up their claim on the city of Madras (now Chennai)".
Because of its role in inciting violence, the JVP was once again banned and its leadership went underground.
Following the successful raid of the Pallekelle army camp in May 1987, the government conducted an investigation that resulted in the discharge of thirty-seven soldiers suspected of having links with the JVP.
Dr Janitha Gamanayeke, daughter of the ex-General Secretary of the JVP late Upatissa Gamanayake made a presentation about the 1988/89 uprising.
He added that the JVP would never allow appointing an executive prime minister in place of the executive president.