An island-wide signature campaign has been launched calling for the repeal of the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) brought in 1979 as a Temporary Provisions Act for six months but continues to be in operation for over 40 years, the organizers said.
“During this period, we have witnessed its use to crush dissent against the government of the day. As it has been done consistently in the past, it continues even today. Especially, this particular act is being used to oppress the peaceful protestors of the Galle face “Aragalaya,” they said.
This country-wide mobile signature campaign from Kankesanturai to Hambantota began on Saturday from Mavittapuram, Kanthaswami Kovil.
The organizers, K. Seyon, M. A. Sumanthiran and Joseph Stalin represented the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchi, Justice for All and Alliance of Trade Union & Mass Youth Front organizations
“This is to urge the government to honour its promise to repeal the PTA. We humbly invite everyone to join us at this launch and sign the petition calling for the repeal of the PTA,” they said.
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