SJB Chairman Sarath Fonseka pledges to defeat government

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Chairman Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka yesterday pledged to build up a giant political force to defeat the government and called for people’s support for the same.

Addressing the crowds at a protest held against the skyrocketing cost of living with the increase of essential goods, Fonseka said people should gather around a vibrant opposition force that would be formed if they want their day to day issues resolved. We will be building a giant political force and we ask the people to remain with us,” he said.

“Prices of essential items such as milk food are increased for the benefit of racketeers.we will fight these racketeers,” he added. SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said his party will hold island wide protests against the rising cost of living.

People were carrying placards and gas cylinders made out of cardboard while a firewood stove was lit to signify that people can no longer afford to use gas for cooking purposes.(Yohan Perera)

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Yogeswaran Saturday, 16 October 2021 08:23 AM

Sir! You ended the war. Likewise, we hope you will end the prevailing poverty also and give us a relief from our sufferings.

Ajit Saturday, 16 October 2021 08:48 AM

This government should be defeated there is no doubt about it but SJB is not the alternative to govern the country. We need a new set of young and educated team to take SL forward and the corrupted old brigade should be sent home.

Voter Saturday, 16 October 2021 09:10 AM

Anybody can talk big, but these end up in only words.Moreover , people are wary whether those who criticise now will do the same things when they get power!

SENIOR CITIZEN Saturday, 16 October 2021 09:12 AM

WE NEED "GENUINE" NON-CORRUPT LEADERSHIP followed by GENUINE REPRESENTATIVES OF "THE PEOPLE"; Just changing Governments will NOT address our issues. Change at least 220 of the 225...

Dee Saturday, 16 October 2021 09:31 AM

You will never be able to defeat our great government led by the brave forces!

Nilantha Perera Saturday, 16 October 2021 10:34 PM

Just because he served the forces he can not be a good politician with a good vision and policy on our macroeconomics. Why are our people so stupid? What does this man know about our national issues and soaring economic crisis and what knowledge he has to provide solutions ? fidlesticks !!

Hornet Sunday, 17 October 2021 06:02 AM

No worries the govt. is sharpening their razors to commit suicide

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