Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has rejected the opposition's allegations that the enforcement of emergency regulations has led to repression in the country, stating that such claims are baseless.

Accordingly, she challenged the opposition to point out even a single specific incident of repression that has occurred during the past three months, the PM's Office said.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (06) in Parliament while responding to allegations raised by the opposition regarding the implementation of emergency regulations.

Speaking during the debate on regulations related to the maintenance of essential services, the Prime Minister further stated:

The government has not placed any restriction...