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| Ceylon Socialist Party staged a protest on October 17 demanding to hold delayed PC polls, release military held lands and recall proposed draconian laws |
A protest was staged in Vavuniya demanding to hold much delayed Provincial Council (PC) elections l, recall proposed draconian laws that threaten rule of law and freedom of expression in the country.
Organized by the Socialist Party, politicians from other political parties and local took part on October 17 at old bus stand. District Head of Socialist Party S. Aaranan led the protest.
Protesters demanded the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) government to hold delayed PC polls, implement 13th amendment in full and return Tamil people’s land and restore their political rights as well.
Protesters also urged government to recall proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA) in order to replace current draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). They alleged proposed law is more detrimental than PTA when it comes to freedom of speech, and pose direct challenge to democratic rights of the people. (Northeastern Monitor/ October 26/2026)
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