President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency in Sri Lanka for the second time since April. The Lankan government issued a statement justifying the move as President Rajapaksa faced immense criticism from the Opposition and Foreign envoys for his decision.

Sri Lanka Crisis : Western Diplomats urge Sri Lanka to repeal state of emergency

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency in Sri Lanka for the second time since April. The Lankan government justified the move by saying that it was very much required to tackle the worsening economic meltdown. However, Lankans defy emergency to hold protests in Colombo.

Sri Lanka Crisis: Government defends imposition of emergency amid flak from Opposition

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency in Sri Lanka for the second time since April. The Lankan government issued a statement justifying the move as President Rajapaksa faced immense criticism for his decision. However, Lankans defy emergency to hold protests in Colombo.

Sri Lanka Political Crisis: Sri Lankans defy emergency, stage protests in Colombo

Cascading effect of Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis has led to deepening political instability. Protests continue in the Island nation for weeks now with people coming to the streets to demand resignation of the Rajapaksa regime. PM Mahinda Rajapaksa was heckled by the protesters today during Anuradhapura Visit.

Political turmoil in Sri Lanka: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa heckled during Anuradhapura Visit