Samurdhi recipients in 36 GN divsions launched a protest campaign in front of Lunugamwehera Divisional Secretariat, protesting against the deprivation of their samurdhi benefits.
The protestors said that they had been deprived of samurdhi benefits and that others who did not deserve samurdhi benefits had been vested with them.
They said, even those who have lost their legs and hands due to various accidents have been deprived of the benifits.
Commenting on the situation, Lunugamwhera Divisional Secretary Disna Ranasinha said that they will get the samurdhi benefits till September.