Thousands of Trade Union members, Civil Society members and Political party activist participated in a protest march organised by the People’s Movement against the Increased Electricity Bill (PMAIEB).
The protest march was commenced from Campbell Park, Borella at 2.30pm and reached Fort Railway Station around 5pm. A large crowd flocked to the streets to support the protest march. After reaching Fort Railway Station they held a protest rally.
Ranil Wickramasinghe leaders of the opposition and Sarath Fonseka leader of the Democratic Party were among the politicians who took part in the rally.