To rebuild Sri Lanka, we urgently need leaders who are truthful and honest.

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In a speech on television, Mr. Wickremesinghe urged demonstrators to vacate his office and other state structures and cooperate with law enforcement.

“We are unable to amend our constitution. Fascist rule cannot be tolerated. This fascist danger to democracy must be eliminated “added said.

Bhavani Fonseka, a human rights lawyer in Colombo, responded that Sri Lanka “doesn’t have a history where military has played an active role in politics or government – unlike some of the other countries in the neighborhood” when asked whether the prime minister’s statement was a sign that the army might seize power.

“Our democracy has been quite strong, and elected politicians have served in that capacity. However, given that the position we are in is unprecedented, everything is possible “Added she.

According to Tessa Wong of the BBC, armed guards were stationed outside the president’s office, idly watching the demonstrators revel inside.

Additionally, protesters disregarded the prime minister’s orders to clear the building.

“We want Gota to return home. Ranil and the other cabinet members should return home “Nixon Chandranathan, a protester at the prime minister’s office, told the BBC. To rebuild Sri Lanka, we urgently need leaders who are truthful and honest.