Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to take part in the joint opposition rally organized by a coalition of parties led by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on November 21.
The rally, which will be held in Nugegoda on Friday, is set to draw supporters from several opposition parties.
Speaking to the media during his visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy—where he received blessings for his birthday—Rajapaksa confirmed his intention to attend the protest rally.
He stated that the public must stand up against what he described as the “anti-people actions” of the current government.
The SLPP, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the United National Party (UNP), and several other political groups have agreed to participate in the Nugegoda gathering.
