Protest march & rally against destruction caused by Uma Oya project
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A massive agitation and a protest march has been organized tomorrow (29th) by the ‘People’s Front against Uma Oya multi – Destructive Project’ against the failure of the government to pay compensation appropriately to the people who have been affected drastically due to the ‘multi destructive’ Uma Oya project that has severely affected the eastern slopes of the central hills and the socio- economic affairs of the people living in the area says the convener of the Front and JVP Member for Uva Provincial Council Samantha Vidyarathna.
The protest march joined by a large number of civil organizations demanding the authorities to stop any future destruction to the area and the people as in December it would be two years since the destructive leak occurred and to pay compensation for destruction that has been caused would begin from Thanthiriya Junction tomorrow at 1.00 p.m. said Mr. Vidyarathna.
Among the participants are General Secretary of National Bhikku Front (NBF) Ven. Wakamulle Uditha Thero, Senior Professor on Geology Prof. Jinadasa Katupotha, Environmentalist and Senior Professor Prof. Ranil Senanayaka, convener of ‘People’s Front against Uma Oya multi – Destructive Project’ Samantha Vidyarathna, National Organizer of All Ceylon farmers’ Federation Namal Karunaratna, Senior Lecturer of Sabaragamuwa University Jayalath Attanayaka, Environmentalist Sujeewa Chamikara, the President of Sri Lanka Nature Lovers Collective Environmentalist Thilak Kariyawasam, Renowned artist Deepani Silva, Executive Director of Environmental Society Hemantha Vithanage, the President of National Intellectual’s and Professionals’ Organization Senior Geology Scientist Anton Jayakody, the General Secretary of People’s Front against Uma Oya multi – Destructive Project’ Senior Environmentalist Athula Priyantha, Artist Mithra Kapuge, Senior Lecturer on Geography Nishantha Sakalasooriya, Electronic Engineer and Renowned Lecturer on Mathematics Ravindra Bandara, the General Secretary of Sri Lanka Nature Lovers Collective Senior Environmentalist Vishwalingam, Renowned Artist Chandrasoma Binduhewa, Dramatist Premaratna Tennekone, Renowned Artist Jagath Chandrasiri, Artist Lalith Rajapaksha and Renowned Writer Anthony Jeewa said Mr. Samantha Vidyarathna.
