Tamils defy Sri Lankan govt to mark May Day

TNPF rally in Jaffna

Tamil workers and political parties defied the government's decision to postpone May Day celebrations after the Buddhist festival of Vesak, holding their rallies today on May 1. 

Fishing community in Mannar celebrate May Day 

 

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) held rallies in Vadamarachchi and Batticaloa, whilst the Tamil National People's Front (TNPF) held its rally in Nallur. 

 

TNA, Vadamarachchi


 

TNPF, Nallur

 

TNA, Batticaloa 

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) and the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) also held their May Day rallies today. 
 

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