Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today issued a strong warning to the government, saying the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will rally with the people and take to the streets if electricity tariffs are increased again. Speaking at the launch of the D.S. Senanayake Political Education and Sustainable Development Institute at the SJB Headquarters, Premadasa said the government is preparing to deliver a “New Year gift” to the people by increasing electricity bills. He said such a move would further burden mothers and women already struggling with the cost of living, adding that these “cruel policies” must be defeated to protect the…
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