Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka who participated at the rally organised by University lecturers vowed to continue the struggle for the benefit of the future generations in Sri Lanka.
Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mirror during the rally, Fonseka said the education sector was now facing a severe crisis.
“All of us have gathered here under one banner to ensure that the government allocates 6% GDP on education. The politicians of this country have continued to think only about the future of their children often neglecting the needs of the rest of the children of this country. The politicans have only ensured that the education of this country moves from one crisis to another and have not taken any measures to help build it. We are ready to make any sacrifice for the future generations of our country,’ he said.
The rally and the protest march were used as gathering points for several civil and political movements while UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Karu Jayasuriya, UNP Deputy leader Sajith Premadasa, Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe, Vijitha Herath and Dr. Wickremabahu Karunaratne were seen voicing their support for the demands of university lecturers.
Student groups such as the IUSF joined hands with other university student movements in support of the demands of the lecturers.
By Hafeel Farisz and Yohan Perera
Source: Daily Mirror(Sri Lanka)
