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SLPP vows Anuradhapura rally will proceed despite Namal's arrest
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna has confirmed plans to hold a scheduled political rally in Anuradhapura will continue, following the arrest of prominent party member Namal Rajapaksa.
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The SLPP leadership stated on Tuesday that the party's upcoming Anuradhapura rally will proceed as planned, despite the detention of Namal Rajapaksa, a senior figure within the party ranks.
Party officials dismissed suggestions that Rajapaksa's arrest would derail the scheduled event, which had been announced as part of the SLPP's broader campaign activities across the country.
The rally represents a significant show of strength for the party and comes amid broader political developments affecting party leadership and membership.
No specific date or venue details were provided by SLPP officials in their statement regarding the Anuradhapura event. The party has prioritized maintaining momentum with its scheduled public engagements across key districts.