Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna yesterday said that the Opposition lacks the moral authority to hold May Day rallies, accusing them of historically exploiting and suppressing the working class.

"These political parties have exploited workers throughout their history. They have suppressed the working people throughout their history," he said.Politics

He added that this is the first time in the country's history that the working class has gained real political power.The Minister made these remarks at the National People's Power (NPP) May Day rally held in Nuwara Eliya under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Addressing the gathering, Vidyarathna said the NPP is ...