The JVP has decided to launch an island wide protest campaign against the against the tax burden faced by the people, the rising cost of living and wastage of public funds and utilities.
Today's protest was the first in a series of protests to be held in other districts as well.
JVP affiliated trade unions, student fronts and party leaders participated in the protest, which was held a few days prior to the 2011 budget presentation that is to take place on Monday (22).
Meanwhile, JVP sources said that several buses with party supporters and a lorry carrying material for the protest were blocked by the police in various parts of the country.
"Nevertheless, we went ahead with the protest and will continue," a former JVP MP said.
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