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PA going separate ways for May Day
Another split has appeared in the People's Alliance with two main constituent parties deciding to hold their May Day rally in Colombo while the main rally is in Haputale.

The PA leadership recently decided on Haputale as the venue for the main May Day rally, apparently because it was one of the few areas which stayed loyal to the PA at the recent local elections.

But the LSSP and the CP are apparently not happy about the decision. CP leader Raja Collure said they would hold their May Day rally in Colombo along with trade unions. However, two representatives would be sent for the Haputale rally.

Meanwhile, the ruling UNF, still riding on a wave of popularity, has had a change of mind over its Galle Face venue for a massive May Day rally. Government sources said the newly redeveloped and renovated Galle Face Green might be spoilt by such a rally. Therefore, the UNF was looking for another venue.

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