Sri Lankan Opposition Stages Major Rally Without SJB, TPA

In Sri Lanka, Opposition parties gathered in Colombo today for the “Maha Jana Handa” rally, with both the SJB and its ally, the Tamil Progressive Alliance, staying away. Organised mainly by the SLPP and several partner groups, the event focused on criticising the government’s performance and calling for action on what speakers said were unaddressed issues.     Several SLPP leaders including MP Namal Rajapaksa and former ministers Harin Fernando, Tiran Alles, Nimal Siripala De Silva am...