The 1971 JVP Insurrection (also known as the 1971 Revolt) was the first unsuccessful armed revolt conducted by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna against the Government of Ceylon under Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike. The revolt on April 5, 1971 and lasted till June 1971. The insurgents were able to capture and hold several towns and rural areas for several weeks until they were recaptured by the armed forces.