Sri Lanka President urges public to remain calm and to stop violence
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on May 10, 2022 - 5:30 pm
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has urged the general public to remain calm and stop acts of violence and revenge, irrespective of political affiliations.
In a tweet, he stated that all efforts will be made to restore political stability through consensus, within constitutional mandate and to resolve the economic crisis.
I appeal and urge people to remain calm & stop violence & acts of revenge against citizens, irrespective of political affiliations.
All efforts will be made to restore political stability through consensus, within constitutional mandate & to resolve economic crisis.
— Gotabaya Rajapaksa (@GotabayaR) May 10, 2022
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- 24-year-old arrested at BIA with hashish worth over 4 kilos May 10, 2026
- Agriculture Minister discusses fertilizer plans for upcoming cultivation May 9, 2026
- Sri Lanka to set up public sector digital transformation network May 9, 2026
- Sri Lanka electricity tariffs increased by 18% for high-usage consumers May 9, 2026
- Pallegama Hemarathana Thero arrested over alleged abuse of girl May 9, 2026