Protesters block SJB MPs trying leave Parliament

06 May, 2022

Protesters blocked a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs from trying to leave Parliament.

The MPs, including Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara, were leaving Parliament using an alternative route as the main road was blocked by protesting students.

However, a handful of protesters gathered along the road and blocked the vehicles.

MPs Harin Fernando, Manusha Nanayakkara and Hector Appuhamy attempted to negotiate with the protesters but the attempt failed,

Eventually the MPs had their vehicles turn back and look for alternative routes to leave the area. (Colombo Gazette)

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