COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Government of Sri Lanka:News issued the following news release:
These remarks were made during his address at the May day rally of the Ceylon Workers' Congress (CWC) held at the Kotagala Public ground this morning (01).
The President attended the rally at the behest of the CWC, extending his participation in response to their invitation. Upon arrival at the ground, he received a warm welcome from CWC Leader Senthil Thondaman and General Secretary Minister Jeevan Thondaman.
The May Day Rally and Parade witnessed a significant turnout, with a large number of people participating in the event. Among the attendees, the CWC stood out as the largest trade union and political party representing the plantation co...