WE WILL TOPPLE THE GOVERNMENT

AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY: NAMAL VOWS AT NUGEGODA RALLY

- By CHATURANGA PRADEEP SÁMARAWICKRAMA

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SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa said the opposition, united in this fashion, will be working for unseating the government at the earliest opportunity available.

Speaking at the "Maha Jana Handa" public rally, organised by several opposition parties at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda, he urged the government to concentrate its energy on work, rather than spreading blatant lies. He said that political forces were carefully watching them.

"A ship is built not to be anchored only. It is built to be launched into the sea. It has to brave turbulence. Yet, it is on voyage. Likewise, the journey we started is aimed at sending the government home," he said.

He said the current government tells endless lies and has imposed heavy taxes on the people.

"They promised to open factories, but instead, factories are closing.

They have ruined the public service and are taking revenge on state employees. The government is using its political power for personal gain and trying to control the public service as they wish.