Due to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the people’s struggle has reached its peak. The protestors who seized Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapakse’s mansion have seized the goods and are staying there. Meanwhile, Gotabaya Rajapakse has escaped from the mansion.
Subsequently, protesters set fire to the private residence of Ranil Wickremesinghe, who resigned as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
Earlier in the all-party meeting held yesterday, Ranil resigned from the post. Similarly, Speaker Abeywardena wrote a letter urging Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down from the post of President as per the decision taken in this meeting. Abeywardhana has mentioned that Gothapaya who has replied that he will resign on the 13th.
The people’s protest that broke out in Sri Lanka has caused great shock all over the world.
In this case, the United States has urged Sri Lankan leaders to act quickly to find long-term solutions.
US State Department spokesman Anthony Billingen said, “Any new government must quickly identify and implement solutions to achieve long-term economic stability and address the discontent of the Sri Lankan people.”