3.4.2008
United
National Party (UNP) launched a protest campaign against
the 'Satake Sapata' at 120 electorates since today (03).
The protestors smashed pots and pans as a symbolic protest
to the rising cost of living.
The
UNP says that the protest against corruption, terror and
malpractices of the Rajapakse family will be continued
until the government is sent home.
The
major campaign of the Colombo district was held near Nugegoda
junction with the patronage of the MP Ravi Karunanayaka.
"All
know how they eat and only the hearth knows how we eat"
and "Cost of living rising; Salaries insufficient;
Bunches go abroad and sell the entire country" were
some of the slogans chanted by the demonstrators who marched
from Nugegoda Super Market to the junction taking placards
in their hands.
They
held a picketing campaign for around an hour and then
smashed pots and pans to protest the government.
MP
Ravi Karunanayaka said addressing the meeting, "The
JVP and the JHU urge people to tighten their belts whilst
they themselves loosen theirs. Weerawansas sabotaged the
chance to defeat this regime at the budget vote. Now they
are as silent as moles whilst people are so helpless.
Corruption and terror has risen to its maximum and the
Rajapakse family is nourished with the means of them.
We must put an end to the journey of this regime."
Shantha
Wijesuriya
Courtesy - LeN
