SJB takes to the streets against 22A; Sajith vows democratic fight

September 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM

Sri Lanka’s main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest in Colombo Fort against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

SJB parliamentarians, party members and supporters joined the demonstration, voicing their opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment.

Addressing the protest, Premadasa said the SJB would use every democratic means available to defeat the 22nd Amendment.

“We will do everything within our democratic means to defeat the 22nd Amendment,” Premadasa said.

The Opposition Leader said his party would continue its campaign against the proposed amendment both inside and outside Parliament, while pursuing its opposition through democratic means.

The protest comes amid heightened political and legal debate over the proposed 22nd Amendment. (Newswire)