Show of strength

In an apparent show of strength, thousands of people turned up at the Uyanwatte Stadium in Matara yesterday for a meeting to mark sacked Minister Mangala Samaraweera’s 18th year in politics. Mr. Samaraweera who now leads a dissident group is seen being hugged by his mother. Pic by Gemunu Wellage.

Mr. Samaraweera who now leads a dissident group is seen being hugged by his mother.

Thousands of people turned up at the Uyanwatte Stadium in Matara yesterday.