Monks and trade unions to protest calling for Sri Lanka's former Army Commander Fonseka's release

Protests calling for the release of Sri Lanka's former Army Commander and DNA Leader Sarath Fonseka have increased with Buddhist monks and trade unions organizing protest campaigns.

Buddhist monks led by Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero have decided to hold an 'Adhistana Pooja' at the Mahamaluwa of the Dalada Maligawa in Kandy seeking Fonseka's release.

The pooja is to be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m., and organizers have invited the Buddhist clergy and the public to participate in the event.

Meanwhile, the UNP affiliated, Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya (JSS) has organized a protest march on Friday (08) calling for Fonseka's release. The march is to commence from the Fort railway station.

The JSS has invited other trade unions to join the protest march walk organized by them for Fonseka.