Mass support for FUTA ‘March’ swell
People’s support for the ‘March’ organized by the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is growing day by day say reports.
The ‘March’ launched by FUTA demanding the government to allocate 6% of GNP for education in the country and solutions for several other grievances commenced from Galle yesterday (24th) and reached Ambalangoda in the evening.
The ‘March’ commenced its second phase today from Ambalandoda bus stand amidst a large gathering. The ‘March’ has passed Balapitiya and Ahungalla and has reached Kosgoda.
It is reported that people have gathered in large numbers on the side of the roads, encouraging university teachers and treating them to sweets and soft drinks. Students have queued up to salute their teachers who have joined the ‘March’ say reports.
Representatives of political parties joined the ‘March’ today as well. The President of National Trade Union Center (NTUC) K.D. Lal Kanthe, the National Organizer of Socialist Youth Union Bimal Ratnayake, Member for southern PC Nalin Hewage and the National Organizer of All Ceylon Fishermen’s Federation Ratna Gamage were present representing the JVP while representatives of several opposition political parties were present.
The second phase of the ‘March’ will end at Aluthgama. Tomorrow the next phase of the ‘March’ will commence from Aluthgama and will end at Kalutara.
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