Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Parliament area traffic snarled as SJB stages 22nd Amendment protest
Traffic congestion has built up around Battaramulla following a protest by the Samagi Jana Balmandalaya against proposed constitutional amendments. Key junction areas near the parliamentary complex experienced significant delays during the demonstration.
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Road traffic near Parliament came to a standstill on Tuesday as the Samagi Jana Balmandalaya (SJB) staged a protest against the government's 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. The demonstration disrupted traffic at Polduwa Junction and around Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla, the location of Sri Lanka's parliamentary complex.
Motor vehicle operators in the area reported substantial delays as the SJB mobilized supporters to voice opposition to the proposed constitutional changes. The protest appeared to impact commuter traffic during peak hours, with diversions announced by traffic police managing the congestion.
The 22nd Amendment has become a focal point of political contention, with opposition parties expressing concerns about its implications for governance and constitutional safeguards. The SJB's demonstration reflects broader parliamentary debate over the proposed amendments, which have drawn scrutiny from multiple political quarters.
Authorities worked to manage traffic flow as the protest proceeded. Details regarding the duration and scale of the demonstration were not immediately available.