Mt. Lavinia’s takes to the streets

Residents of Mount Lavinia staged a silent protest tonight (17) by lighting torches and candles against the fuel and gas shortages, and rising commodity prices in the country. 

A group of 60 people including Rev. Fr. Shakthivel participated in this protests.

The Parish Priest stated that the ‘murder politics’ of the country needs to be abolished while the constitution needs to be reformed to allow every citizen of the country to enjoy their liberties. 

Others who also participated in the event complained that they have been experiencing gas and fuel shortages for a long period of time, and is protesting as the Government is taking no steps to resolve this issue.

Several other protests were also held in Kohuwala, Inginimitiya, Nikarawetiya and Kalutara, today (17).