SJB to stage protests against Prevention of Terrorism and Organized Crime Bills
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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) decided on 11 November to launch protests at electorate level and in Colombo, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the Prevention of Terrorism Bill and the Prevention of Organized Crime Bill.
The party's Executive Committee took the decision during a morning meeting, scheduling the Colombo protest for a future date this month.
A heated exchange reportedly took place at the meeting between SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa and committee member Ananda Palitha over Palitha's criticism of party decisions, with words to the effect of expelling Palitha uttered.
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How the story developed
- EThe Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels noted the EU will renew its preferential scheme in 2027.
- සිThis storyThe Samagi Jana Balawegaya scheduled electorate and Colombo protests demanding the withdrawal of security bills.
- EதThe Speaker announced the Supreme Court cleared the terrorism bill subject to specific committee amendments.
- தMinister Lal Kantha announced the government will repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act this year.
