Indefinite protest planned over proposed reforms

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Colombo, January. 11 (Daily Mirror) - An activist group has announced plans to commence an indefinite protest outside the Ministry of Education on Monday, opposing proposed education reforms and demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.

The protest, organised by Adults Standing for Children, will begin at 9.00 a.m. on January 12, the group’s convener and former minister Wimal Weerawansa said.

Speaking at a press conference in Colombo on Saturday, Weerawansa said parents from across the island have been called upon to join the continuous sit-in, regardless of political affiliations.

He alleged that the proposed reforms do not provide equal opportunities for students and could undermine their future prospects.

Weerawansa further claimed the reforms are being pushed through without adequate consultation, asserting that they represent a commercial agenda rather than a genuine effort to improve the country’s education system.

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TAKE YOUR PROTESTS TO A PARK, WHERE YOU CAN USE A LOUD SPEAKER, NOT DISRUPT TRAFFIC AND EVERYDAY CITIZENS LIVING AND MOVING ABOUT AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY. Sunday, 11 January 2026 03:51 PM

TIME THE GOVT CONTROLLED PROTESTS, LIKE THEY DO IN SOME OTHER COUNTRIES. ALL THEY DO IS DISRUPT TRAFFIC, MAKE THE PEOPLES LIVES DIFFICULT IN AND AROUND THE PLACES THAT PROTESTS COME UP. ALL PEACEFUL PROTESTS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED IN OPEN AIR AREAS, LIKE PARKS AND THE LIKES.

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Hats off to Wimal leading the campaign Sunday, 11 January 2026 03:52 PM

NTG Blessings to you for your untiring efforts.

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Wimmal Monday, 12 January 2026 04:27 AM

Please do it properly for sake of the country. No king Coconut or drip of water.

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