Sri Lanka, May 1 -- May Day parades and rallies organised by various political parties to mark International Workers' Day began today (01).

The National People's Power (NPP) started its march for the rally themed "People's Power for the Republic" in Maharagama.

Earlier today, another NPP May Day rally commenced at the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council Stadium under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May Day rally, began this afternoon at the P.D. Sirisena Stadium in Maligawatta, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

The corresponding parade marched from the Delkanda Junction in Nugegoda to the Maligawatta venue.

Meanwhile, the Sarva Jana Balaya May Day rally, held under the theme ...