Several major political parties in Sri Lanka are holding May Day rallies and demonstrations at various locations across the country today, marking International Workers’ Day with themes centered on national rebuilding, workers’ empowerment, and political mobilization.
The main May Day rally of the National People’s Power (NPP) is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Galle Face Green in Colombo, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. According to Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe, the rally will be held under the theme “The People’s Power That Rebuilds the Nation.”
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will stage its central rally in Talawakelle, with General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara stating that the theme will be “Workers’ Power for the Battle to Empower the Village.”
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) plans to hold its main rally in Nugegoda, as confirmed by party Media Spokesperson Sanjeeva Edirimanna.
The Frontline Socialist Party will host its May Day rally at the Lalith Athulathmudali Playground in Kirulapone.
In contrast, the United National Party (UNP) has opted not to organize a central May Day rally this year. Instead, Party Chairman Wajira Abeywardana announced a series of local government election rallies across constituencies, aimed at informing and mobilizing party members at the grassroots level.
These rallies reflect each party’s strategic priorities and messaging ahead of upcoming elections, while also highlighting the importance of labour rights and public engagement on May Day.
