President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing the nation says he is taking steps to restore peace. Says Govt responsibility is to ensure ppl safety. Says therefore forces & police have been told to take strong action against troublemakers. Calls on public to condemn ppl spreading hate.
Says he is working to establish new government. Says within the week will appoint PM and Cabinet who have confidence of majority
May 10, 2022 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
Was told of clashes among people who are looting at Grandeeza and Avenra in Negombo #lka#SriLanka
JVP Leader @anuradisanayake speaking on @hirunews TV now says he understands anger of peaceful protestors who were met with violence by State. Says MR does not know this is a different time & generation of 2022, when he can't use his same old chandi tactics.
#lka#SriLanka
Calls on people not to engage in violence although he understands their anger, says not to act in anger. Says we as a people have already faced enough attacks all over country. Says this land cannot bear any more violence. Promises to bring culprits before law.
