Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa joined the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna's (SLPP) "Janasatana" public rally in Anuradhapura today (12), as the party stepped up its political activities against the government.

The rally is being held at the Anuradhapura Municipal Council Grounds, with a large number of SLPP supporters, party representatives and political figures in attendance.

Former Ministers Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila and Tiran Alles, along with Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna and other political figures, also joined the rally.

The SLPP said the rally was organised to protest what it described as the government's failure to address issues faced by farmers and the public, while also highlighting its...