Strikes are being held to worsen the economic crisis. Do not be fooled: President

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Certain trade unions are staging strike actions in the political objective of worsening the economic crisis befallen the country, said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing a discussion held with the representatives of several trade unions loyal to the Ruling Party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) at the President’s House in Fort yesterday (03).

Accordingly, this should be understood and the institutions should not be allowed to collapse, the President emphasised.

Adding the need to resort to new methods and move away from political divisions to overcome the economic crisis, President Rajapaksa thanked the public servants who performed their duties despite the April 28 strike action.

The President’s Media Unit announced that all trade unions have been requested to understand the current situation and provide the necessary assistance to the people to lead a normal life.

MIAP

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