Political parties use May Day rallies as launching pad for election campaignsNewsMain political parties today marked their May Day celebrations in Sri Lanka, unofficially launching their election campaigns with upcoming polls in mind. Leader of the NPP Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressing the May Day rally in Matara said this was the final May Day rally held under a corrupt regime and the next would be under a NPP Government. A colourful May Day rally was held today with the participation of thousands of party supporters at Malligawatte in front of P. de Sirisena grounds to mark May Day celebrations. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena speaking at SLPP’s May Day rally, lauded the enormous contribution that the workforce makes to the economy. National Peoples' PowerAddressing the Colombo rally of the National People's Movement (NPP), Party Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said “This is no longer a party...

Source: Sunday Times May 01, 2024 16:50 UTC