Buddhist monks have joined the protest on Wednesday morning, December 23, led by Sajith Premadasa, the leader of the newly formed Samagi Jana Balawewa and the parliamentary opposition, who have been taking to the streets for several days against the cremation of Muslims who are dying of corona infection.
The leader of the Samagi Jana Balawega Sajith Premadasa who accused the government of pursuing myths instead of science stated that the government is violating the fundamental rights of all communities through it.
The Leader of the Opposition accused the government of ignoring the rules and regulations issued by the World Health Organization as well as the recommendations of the impartial committee.