• Major breakdowns and repairs will be undertaken

By Chaturanga Samarawickrama

The countrywide strike action launched by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) United Trade Union Alliance on Monday (9) night will continue till this evening, Trade Union Alliance Convener, Ranjan Jayalal said.
He told the Daily Mirror that they are going to have a discussion in this regard and that later today the decision will be announced to the media.

 He also stated that no steps will be taken to put pressure on consumers.

 The union had decided to suspend office work, construction work, and bill issuing and receiving bill payments.
 “Major breakdowns and repairs will be undertaken, and we have taken the decision to provide continuous electricity except for the scheduled power interruptions enabling people to use their mobile phones to access social media to be updated on the current situation in the country,” Jayalal said.

 The strike action was taken to condemn the attack on Gota Go Gama by government supporters on Monday (09). Furthermore, they have stated that an uninterrupted electricity supply will be provided for hospitals and other essential services. 

 Jayalal also claimed that a false audio clip was seen circulating on social media stating that there would be a countrywide blackout from tonight. He claimed that there is no truth behind the false audio clip.
 Power interruption is a total disaster for the ongoing struggle, and we will not let that happen. 

• The strike action was taken to condemn the attack on Gota Go Gama by government supporters on Monday (09)