The Joint Opposition has strongly condemned the violence unleashed against demonstrators outside the residence of Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma in Pelawatte today.
In a statement, the group expressed “revulsion and indignation” at the attack on peaceful protesters, who were reportedly assaulted and pelted with human excreta, cow dung, rotten tomatoes, and lighted crackers.
The Joint Opposition accused the JVP of resorting to “thuggery and intimidation” to prevent exposure of alleged frauds and misuse of public resources.
The statement also recalled the party’s violent past, including destruction of public property and killings, and warned against attempts to silence legitimate public protest.
The Joint Opposition vowed not to be silenced, insisting it will continue to defend the people’s rights against what it described as pillage and plunder of the nation’s wealth.
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