Sri Lanka Protest: This couple is unaware of the ongoing political crisis in Sri Lanka! was seen kissing publicly

Colombo: Amidst the ongoing political crisis in Sri Lanka, the picture of a couple kissing is becoming very viral. This couple is seen kissing each other unaware of the people around. So far 35 people have been hospitalized in the ongoing violence in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, a person injured in the violence has also died. There is also a lot of opposition to the escape of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the appointment of current Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the acting President. Today the protesters have also occupied the Prime Minister’s Office. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan army has urged the protesters to maintain law and order.

Wickremesinghe asks parliament to appoint new prime minister
Sri Lanka’s acting President and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday asked Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abhayawardene to nominate a prime minister acceptable to both the government and the opposition. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Wickremesinghe held a meeting with cabinet members in his office. It said that all the ministers who attended the meeting were of the opinion that as soon as there is an agreement to form an all-party government, they will hand over the responsibility to the new government.Pressure on Wickremesinghe to step down before Gotabaya
Wickremesinghe is under pressure to step down ahead of the possible resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. It is being said that Rajapaksa is going to Singapore from Maldives. The protesters who had entered Wickremesinghe’s office were trying to enter the Parliament House complex till these lines were written. Police said the police fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesters near the official residence of the Speaker of Parliament. A young man had died due to shortness of breath. He was among the group that stormed the Prime Minister’s Office in the morning. 35 others were injured in this incident.

Curfew extended till 5 am tomorrow in Sri Lanka, notification issued
In Sri Lanka, Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a gazette notification, imposing a curfew on the entire island till 5 am. In such a situation, the army and police have been equipped with extraordinary powers. Earlier, Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a televised address that he had ordered the army to do whatever is necessary to restore order. He asked the protesters who have occupied his office and other state buildings to withdraw immediately and cooperate with the authorities.

Appeal of Sri Lankan Field Marshal – Army should not obey PM Wickremesinghe’s order
Former Sri Lankan military commander MP and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has appealed to the three services to refrain from implementing the directives issued by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Ranil Wickremesinghe has also been given the responsibility of acting President after Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the country. Sarath Fonseca issued a statement saying that Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed himself as the acting President and the directions issued by such a person are against the Constitution.

Protesters celebrating by singing songs in Sri Lanka, police became mute spectators
Protesters celebrate after capturing the Prime Minister’s Office in Sri Lanka. A large number of protesters are seen singing and dancing. Policemen are also seen standing in front of these protesters. With guitars and other instruments in their hands, protesters sing the song “Mee rata maange rata”.