Protesters confront National People’s Power MPs in Bingiriya (Video)
Posted on December 30th, 2024
Courtesy Hiru News
A tense situation erupted when National People’s Power Kurunegala District MP Wijesiri Basnayake and Puttalam District MP Ajith Gihan visited a factory in the Bingiriya-Wilattawa area.
The incident occurred as factory employees protested against the MPs and their entourage over an alleged attempt to interfere with the factory’s office transport service, which is managed by local residents. Protesters accused the MPs of trying to take control of the transport service and blocked their jeep as they attempted to leave the premises.
Responding to inquiries, MP Wijesiri Basnayake stated that his visit was related to discussions about a development project at the factory. He claimed the unrest arose as his group was departing, dismissing allegations of interference.