COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Sri Lankans are taking part in a Harthal campaign on Friday (6) by joining the biggest protests for decades against the nation’s President, Prime Minister, and the government.State, Semi-Government, and Private sector workers in thousands will be taking part in this Harthal campaign named ‘Bow Down to the People’s Mandate & Send the Government Home.’Transport Sector:Private bus owners and railway workers launched a strike from midnight on Thursday (5) supporting the Harthal campaign.However, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board Kingsley Ranawaka told News 1st that SLTB buses will operate as usual.Health Sector:Multiple health sector trade unions have decided to join the Harthal campaign.All Ceylon Medical Officers Association General-Secretary Dr.
Jayantha Bandara speaking to News 1st said all members will step away from their duties on Friday (6).At the same time, multiple nurse unions have also decided to support the Harthal campaign by stepping away from their duties.Moreover, Professions Supplementary to Medicine and Para Medical Services have also joined the Harthal campaign and will not engage in their assigned duties.The Public Health Inspectors Union also said it will be joining the Harthal campaign.The Government Medical Officers Association said it had decided to support the nationwide Harthal campaign with protests opposite hospitals.Education Sector:The Ceylon Teacher Services Union said its members will support the Harthal Campaign and student turnout at many schools was at a low.The All Island School Children’s Transport Association (AISCTA) said it did not operate this morning, as all its members were supporting the Harthal Campaign.Public Service Sector:The.