Protest march held to mark 50 days of Galle Face struggle

• Published date: 28 May 2022
• Publication title: Colombo Gazette

By Easwaran RutnamA protest march was held today to mark 50 days of the struggle at Galle Face in Colombo.The march, which began at Colpetty, saw the participation of trade unions, university students, and several ordinary citizens.

The march went along Galle Road and through Galle Face where they were joined by religious leaders and others.The peaceful demonstrators walked towards Fort and stopped near the turn to the World Trade center.

Some of the participants, including activists, spoke to the protesters and issued a declaration.The protesters were urged to disperse peacefully and not engage in any violence.

The Gota Go Gama protest site at Galle Face marked 50 days today (Saturday).The protest began on 9th April after Sri Lanka suffered a serious economic crisis resulting in a shortage of fuel, gas and enforced power cuts.

Protesters gathered at Galle Face, near the entrance to the Presidential Secretariat and demanded...