Protest in Balapitiya blocks traffic on Galle Road
Posted by Editor on April 20, 2022 - 10:15 am
A protest staged in the area of Balapitiya has completely blocked vehicular movement on the Galle Road this morning (April 20).
The police are urging the motorists to use alternative routes to avoid road blockage.
Sri Lankans have been protesting against the fuel price hike and the shortage of fuel across many cities and towns by obstructing the roads.
Access roads to many cities and towns were blocked by protestors who moved vehicles to form barricades to prevent the movement of traffic.
The tear gas attack on Matara was the second incident in 24 hours, after police used tear gas and opened fire to disperse a protest in Rambukkana, in the Sabaragamuwa Province, in Sri Lanka.
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Ching Ching Choon support that. Hay media guys in SL, why not drop a line to the embassy and ask how the police there deal with similar situations?
The anger of the population all over the Nation is clearly visible.
This crisis became sharp over two months ago and Pissu N-Sena’s Govt has done nothing to deal with the crisis.
A proven thief was imported from Australia to manage CBSL.
A new Cabinet, 100% bootlickers has been appointed.
These Ministers think their only duty is to stand up and howl in Parliament; none have any clue on what’s to be done to deal with the crisis.
The Party Leaders have been unable to agree on an agenda for Parliament that will provide a Parliamentary process leading to resolution.
In the meantime, Pissu N-Sena, Naki Mynah and clan are unable to go to their homes. Sure they are partying in 5 star hideouts.
Pissu N-Sena’s Government is not governing the Nation.
Reporting from Gotagogama.