The Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today (01) stated that the people of this country are fighting for democracy against the government which has plunged the country into an abyss and darkness day by day.
The Leader of the Opposition said that the people were engaged in a struggle for survival from time to time, adding that the government had not done anything about it and that the country was now in chaos.
He said that the government was trying to suppress the people through laws such as the Prevention of Terrorism Act and that such a move would never be allowed.
He further said that more than 600 lawyers are ready to provide free legal assistance to all citizens who are subjected to state repression, regardless of party affiliation, while participating in these democratic struggles.