The JVP held a massive May Day rally yesterday (1st) at the Uyanwatta Stadium in Matara with the participation of a large number of people.
The rally held under the theme, “Let’s chase away the oppressive government! Let’s build a people’s government! ” was addressed by the Information Secretary Comrade Vijith Herath, Politburo member Comrade Sunil Handunnetti, convener of the All Ceylon Fisheries Federation Comrade Ratna Gamage and Comrade Saroja Paullraj, co-chair of the Women’s Rights Organization.
A May Day parade was also held, which was attended by a large number of professionals including artists, lawyers, doctors, engineers and professors.
