SJB goes in procession: protests against the fuel price hike

June 22, 2021

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest against the fuel price hike and several other issues. The protest march started from the SJB Headquarters at Pitakotte ahead of today’s Parliamentary sessions. SJB Leader and Opposition Leader SajithPremadasa called on the government to immediately restore the status quo by reducing oil prices. Premadasa speaking to the press, said the farmers, fisherfolk and everybody else is facing severe difficulties, owing to the fuel price hike and the callous disregard of the government towards the burning issues of the people. The SJB also submitted a No-confidence motion against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila to the Speaker. The party said a vote against the no-confidence motion is a vote supportive of the fuel price hike. The no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila submitted with 43 SJB members signing for it.

SJB goes in procession: protests against the fuel price hike

RELATED NEWS

Government moves to ease prison overcrowding as remand population falls, Justice Minister says

Man arrested over alleged transfer of Rs. 24.85 billion in foreign currency abroad

Court hands 200-260 year jail terms over 2019 Easter attacks

15 found guilty in Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks trial

Government moves to ease prison overcrowding as remand population falls, Justice Minister says

Man arrested over alleged transfer of Rs. 24.85 billion in foreign currency abroad

Court hands 200-260 year jail terms over 2019 Easter attacks

15 found guilty in Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks trial

Supreme Court says 22nd Amendment does not require referendum

Supreme Court says 22nd Amendment does not require referendum

When an oil shock reaches Sri Lanka

Around 150 Cabinet decisions aligned with NPP manifesto, PAFFREL says

Government plans to increase funding for school sports development