Maximum security for JO May Day rally: PM

31 March 2017 08:40 pm Views - 5434

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the relevant authorities to permit the joint opposition (JO) to hold its May Day rally at Galle Face Green and ensure that the people who attend the rally would have easy access to the venue on May 1.

The Police have also received instructions to provide maximum security to the leaders of the joint opposition.

The Prime Minister has advised senior police officials to discuss the relevant security arrangements with the JO leaders. (Yohan Perera)