Rajapaksa plans to go abroad? Sri #Lankans waiting near the airport
It has been reported that Rajapaksa, who was the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, was attempting to flee abroad by plane following the burning of his house by protesters. Subsequently, the protesters gathered near the airport and are checking every vehicle.
Amid the severe economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed. There is a shortage of petrol, diesel and food items. The severely affected public are engaged in a struggle against President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister #Mahinda #Rajapaksa.
Violence erupted yesterday as pro-government thugs attacked protesters. #Mahinda #Rajapaksa resigned as Prime Minister as opposition intensified. The struggle continues for President Gotabhaya to resign. Meanwhile, the ancestral houses of #Mahinda and Gotabhaya Rajapaksa in #Ambantota were set on fire. The houses of ruling party MPs are also being looted. There have been casualties in the struggle.
The father of the Rajapaksa brothers, D.A. Violence also damaged Rajapaksa's memorial. The Buddhist organization, which is said to have been in favor of the Rajapaksa brothers, is also in favor of the protesters. The Buddhist organization has demanded that Gotabhaya Rajapaksa also resign.
Fearing for his life, #Mahinda #Rajapaksa left #Allari Palace with heavy security. It has been reported that he is planning to flee abroad. Due to this, #a #large #number #of protesters have gathered near the road where the #Ratmalana #Airport is located. They are checking all vehicles coming towards the #airport# as no one from the ruling party is allowed to flee abroad.
Cricketers line up against the Sri Lankan government
Former cricketers have spoken out against the ruling government over the violence in Sri Lanka today.
Welcoming the resignation of #Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, former cricketer Jayawardene has told President #Gotabhaya #Rajapaksa that one is gone and another is still alive.
Amid the severe economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed. There is a shortage of petrol, diesel and food items. #Thus# the public is severely affected. Protests are taking place across the country demanding the resignation of President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister #Mahinda #Rajapaksa.
Violence erupted during a protest in the capital Colombo today. The commotion was sparked by attacks by ruling party supporters on peaceful protesters. More than 130 people have been injured in the ensuing violence. #Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned as Prime Minister in the wake of the popular uprising. However, the struggle continues, with Gotabhaya Rajapaksa demanding the resignation of the President.
Meanwhile, former Sri Lankan cricketer #Mahila #Jayawardene took to her Twitter page to describe Rajapaksa's resignation. Gotabhaya has indicated that there is one more person and has demanded his resignation.
Similarly, Kumar Sangakkara, another former cricketer, said people fighting for their basic needs and rights have been attacked by thugs in support of thugs in government. This is disgusting. This is state-sponsored violence. The violence was premeditated, he tweeted.
Vanindu Hasaranga, the youngest member of the Sri Lankan cricket team, is cowardly and barbaric! These two words are a summary of the attack on those involved in the Sri Lankan struggle today in an innocent, peaceful manner. I am disappointed to think that there is such a leadership in our country. My heart goes out to all those who stand together for this purpose.
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