Opposition Joint Rally Vows to Topple Govt. 📢

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• A rare cross-party protest, the "Maha Jana Handa," was staged at Nugegoda, bringing together representatives from the UNP, SLFP, SLPP, PHU, and NDF to mobilise against the Government. • SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa vowed to build strong public momentum to oust the Government, warned State officials against political bias, and criticised the neglect of the farming community and delays in fertiliser distribution. • UNP's Harin Fernando praised former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Ranil Wickremesinghe for past achievements and questioned the capability of the current leadership. • PHU leader Udaya Gammanpila declared the event the start of a larger political movement, claiming it had "rocked the Government." • Opposition speakers asserted they would decide on and install their leader when the time comes. • Police addressed the rally regarding the use of loudspeakers, instructing organisers to restrict noise to the premises due to nearby GCE Advanced Level examinations.

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