Thalangama Police requested a court order to remove the satyagraha held in front of the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla against the new education reforms, citing public inconvenience.
However, Kaduwela Magistrate Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa rejected the request and instead allowed the satyagraha to continue under several conditions.
National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa, together with representatives of several civil organizations, launched a satyagraha campaign today.
According to the court order, the protest must remain entirely peaceful as required by law. It should not obstruct pedestrians or the general public using the Pelawatta–Pannipitiya road.
It must also be conducted in a manner that does not hinder students sitting for the Advanced Level examination, teachers engaged in administrative duties, or related groups.
Furthermore, the order specified that transportation and supply activities related to examinations must not be disrupted, nor should access routes be blocked.
If loud noises occur during the protest, they must not affect examination activities or cause distress to nearby residents. These conditions were laid down for the continuation of the satyagraha. (Newswire)