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National People's Power to Hold 21 May Day Rallies, President Dissanayake to Lead Key Events

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NPP holds 21 May Day rallies island-wide to conserve fuel.
President Dissanayake leads main events in Maharagama and Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya rally, led by Dissanayake, commenced May 1st with large crowds.
Theme: "People's Power For A People's Government".

The National People's Power (NPP) has announced its comprehensive plans to commemorate International Workers' Day, scheduling 21 May Day rallies across Sri Lanka on May 1st. The party's central theme for this year's celebrations is "Jana Rajayata Jana Balayak," translating to "People's Power to the People's Republic." President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is slated to lead two prominent rallies: the main event in Maharagama and another significant gathering in Nuwara Eliya. The Nuwara Eliya rally, confirmed by the All Ceylon Estate Workers' Union, will specifically address estate workers and is expected to take place at the Cinecita Stadium. Regional political leaders will preside over the remaining rallies throughout the country.

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Update #5\u00b7 May 1 · 10:31 AM

The National People's Power (NPP) May Day rally in Nuwara Eliya, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, commenced on May 1st. Addressing the rally, President Dissanayake stated that a new form of governance has been established where the people and the government function in unity, urging the country to move forward together for future victories. The theme for this year's NPP May Day celebrations is "People's Power For A People's Government." The Nuwara Eliya rally saw large crowds attending, with numerous buses transporting participants parked in a playground near the city.

Update #4\u00b7 May 1 · 8:02 AM

JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva is set to lead a May Day rally in Matara city, with its parade commencing from Rahula Junction. Meanwhile, the main rally in Maharagama, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is scheduled for May 1st.

Update #3\u00b7 Apr 30 · 12:32 AM

New details have emerged regarding the National People's Power (NPP) May Day rallies. JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva confirmed the decision to hold 21 district-level rallies at a press conference held at the JVP party headquarters in Pelawatte. It has also been announced that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will lead two key rallies, specifically in Nuwara Eliya and Maharagama. The theme for this year's NPP May Day celebrations is "People's Power for the Republic".

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