Colombo, Sept. 20 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today called for the organisation of 1,000 joint opposition rallies, satyagrahas and protests, claiming that the incumbent government is attempting to establish a constitutional dictatorship in Sri Lanka.

"We have heard calls from various opposition politicians for a united struggle. Today's convention marks the beginning of that collective effort," Wickremesinghe said.

"Let us organise 1,000 joint rallies. Let us also hold satyagrahas. I know some of you are experienced in leading Paada Yatras. So let us unite and stand together against this constitutional dictatorship," he added.

Addressing the crowd at the United National Party (UNP) convention,Wickremesinghe also spoke abo...