INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The mass protest against the government at the Galle Face Green is continuing for the seventh consecutive day, while participants marked the
dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year at the venue on Thursday (April 14).The protest had commenced on the 9th of April (Saturday) with the
participation of a large number of people including youths from across the island
The protesters, who set up tents near the Presidential Secretariat, are engaging in demonstrations day and night.Braving the heavy rains
while holding placards, they have since been protesting in front of the Presidential Secretariat, urging the President to step down amidst
the economic crisis and political turmoil in the country.The apolitical protesters have also set up a small village at the Galle Face Green
premises, providing free food, beverages, temporary accommodation, emergency medical facilities for those who arrive there in support of the
demonstration.According to Ada Derana correspondents, a large number of people had also gathered for the protest on the day of the Sinhala
and Tamil New Year.Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday said he is ready to talk with those who have been protesting at the Galle
to hear their thoughts and complaints
Understanding that this is a tough time for all of us, I invite them to meet and discuss possible and plausible courses of action for the
socio-economic and political issues in the country
Accordingly, important thoughts held by the protestors will be discussed in detail for the sake of overcoming the challenge faced by the
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