Opposition stages joint rally in Nugegoda as leaders vow to topple Govt.

Namal Rajapaksa says rally serves public interest; warns State officials against political bias and vows to build public momentum to topple Govt. Harin Fernando hails Namal Rajapaksa, praises former Presidents Mahinda and Ranil for past achievements and questions the capability of the current leadership Udaya Gammanpila declares rally as start of a larger movement, claims it has rocked the Govt. Sugeeswara Bandara accuses President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his MPs of attempting to undermine country’s Buddhist culture Chamara Sampath Dassanayake says opposition will decide its leader in due course, dismisses Government concern over that choice; challenges Public Security Ministry leaders to reveal their qualifications

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SEVERAL opposition parties yesterday held a joint protest rally under the banner “Maha Jana Handa” at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda, marking a rare moment of cross-party mobilisation against the Government.

The rally brought together representatives from the UNP, SLFP, SLPP, PHU and the New Democratic Front (NDF). However, key opposition players including the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sarvajana Balaya, and the National Freedom Front (NFF) were notably absent.

SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa, addressing the crowd, said the objective of the gathering was not personal gain, but the public interest shared by all participating political parties.

He warned senior State officials, including the IGP and public servants, who act beyond their duties in favour of the Government to continue their jobs diligently, insisting that political issues would be resolved politically.