TIMELINE: POLITICAL DOOMSDAY
Supporters of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees to urge him not to resign from the post of PM.
Anti-government protesters who were part of the protest site that was set up in front of the Temple Trees under the name “Mynagogama” have been assaulted by supporters of the government.
Mahinda Rajapaksa tendered his resignation from the designation of Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala was killed and property owned by many other SLPP politicians were attacked following the violent attacks
10:26 AM 11:00 AM
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that he is ready to make any sacrifice if a decision is taken for the benefit of the people.
12:20 PM 01:00 PM
The unruly SLPP supporters attacked the anti-government protest site Gotagogama set up at the Galle Face Green.
01:20 PM 01:30 PM
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa was attacked as he visited the ‘Gota Go Gama’ protest site.
02:00 PM
An all-island curfew has been imposed
04:30 PM 6:10 PM
More than 150 people injured and hospitalized following the tense situation between pro-government and peaceful protestors.