By Newswire Editorial
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has expanded its overseas political activities with a gathering of party supporters in Seoul, South Korea, as part of efforts to strengthen its international network.
SLPP representative Milinda Rajapaksa said the gathering was organised by young Sri Lankan workers associated with Lotus Korea, despite challenges posed by their demanding work schedules.
Rajapaksa said the SLPP had previously established overseas branches in London, Birmingham and Melbourne, with further expansion being carried out under the national organisational leadership of MP Namal Rajapaksa.
He said he and MP Sanjeewa Edirimanna attended the Seoul gathering as representatives of the SLPP’s overseas branch headquarters.
According to Rajapaksa, several supporters travelled between 200 and 300 kilometres, sacrificing their only day off to attend the event without expecting financial or personal benefits.
He also alleged that organisers had faced verbal abuse, personal attacks on social media and threatening phone calls from JVP supporters in South Korea.
Rajapaksa praised the organisers for successfully conducting the gathering despite these challenges.
He thanked those who attended and supported the event, adding that the SLPP remained committed to strengthening its political organisation both locally and internationally.
Rajapaksa also expressed confidence in the party’s political future, saying it would work towards establishing a country where justice and fairness prevail. (Newswire)