🇱🇰 SLPP Boycotts Opposition Protest Over 22A

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) abstained from yesterday's Opposition demonstration against the proposed 22nd Amendment, citing public remarks by a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP advising other political groups against joining. • Political Developments: - SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam stated the party withdrew to maintain its self-respect after senior SJB leadership failed to reject or clarify the MP's comments. - Despite skipping the physical demonstration, the SLPP reiterated its opposition to the 22nd Amendment and wished the protest success, stressing it should reflect a nationwide movement rather than a single-party initiative. • Key Concerns: - Kariyawasam characterized the 22nd Amendment as a grave threat to democracy. - Accused the Government of abusing its two-thirds parliamentary majority to push the legislation through.