31 January 2024 09:30 pm
He told a news conference that tear gas and water cannons were fired at the SJB protest unlawfully despite the court order.
The MP said the government was attempting to suppress public protests using the armed forces and said they urge public officials to act lawfully, adding that they will have to face legal action if they acted ulawfully.
"We tell Ranil and Tiran that people can't be chased away just like they did during the Aragalaya," he said.