Update – Protesting university students decided to occupy at Diyatha Uyana near Parliament.
Police fire tear gas to disperse protestors at Polduwa junction near Diyatha Uyana, Battaramulla. Despite tear gas attacks, students are protesting.
University students protest march is now stepping towards Parliament. Heavy traffic reports in Nugegoda and Nawala areas.
Anthare and University students protest march starts near University of Sri Jayewardenepura this afternoon.
Inter University Students’ Federation and University students launched a massive protest march today against the government. The protest started under the theme “Let’s oust the government! Let’s reverse the system!”. Protestors demand “Go Home Gota” – a call for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down and end what is regarded as the corrupt political system in the country.
Last few weeks, Youth protesters have launched several protests in Colombo. Thousands of students from across Sri Lanka participated for these protests.