Political parties agree to suspend May Day rallies this year

All political parties have agreed not to conduct any May Day rallies or processions this year, as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said the decision was reached during a meeting held with all political party representatives at the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) yesterday.

The meeting was held to discuss the probability of staging May Day rallies and events on 1 May. 

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During the discussion, it was unanimously decided with the consent of all party representatives not to hold the May Day rallies and meetings of all parties, considering the current situation pertaining to the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka.   

The meeting held at the NOCPCO was attended by Health Services Director General Dr. Asela Gunawardene, representatives of all political parties and other high ranked officials of the Health Ministry.