Heads of local councils controlled by the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) have arrived at the Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee (DCC) meeting in garbage collection tractors, in a move of protest.

In a post on ‘X’, Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam said they had arrived in such a manner, after the NPP government confiscated and planned to auction off their official vehicles. 

He pointed out that this move follows the President’s pre-election statement, indicating an intention to undermine local councils not won by the NPP.

“The official justification for seizing the vehicles was their high maintenance cost. However, in a clear contradiction, the Governor of the Eastern Province continues to use a V8 Land Cruiser, an expensive vehicle that incurs significant costs to the government,” MP Shanakiyan added. (Newswire)

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A garbage collection truck in Kurunegala has caught the attention of the public due to its unique decorations. 

The truck, belonging to the Kurunegala Pradeshiya Sabha, is seen adorned with various soft toys. 

The driver of the truck says the public tends to look twice at the garbage truck and usually tends to smile due to its uniqueness. 

“This truck is decorated using toys and items discarded by the public. The vehicle is cleaned after every ride to collect garbage. The public who usually turn away from garbage trucks, now look and smile at our vehicle,” he added. (Newswire)

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