President Maithripala Sirisena today slammed calls for a black-flag protest during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s visit to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
The joint opposition recently called for a black flag protest during Modi\u2019s visit to take part in the celebrations marking the UN \u2018Vesak Day\u2019, the most important in the Buddhist calendar.<\/p>\n
\u201cAre they Buddhists?\u201d President Maithripala Sirisena asked with regards to those calling for the protest.<\/p>\n
Joint opposition Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa, speaking at the joint opposition May Day rally at Galle Face said that Modi was to discuss a deal with the Government during his visit.<\/p>\n
Weerawansa said that Modi and Sri Lanka are discussing a deal on Trincomalee which he says must be opposed.<\/p>\n
The opposition member urged all those who oppose the deal to raise black flags in protest of Modi\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are trying to sell Sri Lanka to India,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also called on joint opposition supporters to take to the streets and push for an early election.<\/p>\n
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also attended the joint opposition May Day rally. Courtesy: Colombo Gazette<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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