May 01, Colombo (LNW): President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to engage in two May Day rallies on the occasion of International Labour Day, today (01).
The first rally, organised by the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) to commemorate the significance of International Labour Day, will commence at 10:00 am at the Kotagala Public Grounds.
The President’s Media Division (PMD) confirmed President Wickremesinghe’s participation in response to an invitation from the Ceylon Workers’ Congress.
This event is expected to draw a substantial number of upcountry plantation workers, with the Ceylon Workers’ Congress representing the largest trade union and political party for the upcountry community.
Later in the afternoon, President Wickremesinghe will lead the United National Party’s (UNP) May Day Rally, commencing from the vicinity of the Maligawatta Police in Colombo.

