Ceylon Worker’s Congress General Secretary Minister Jeevan Thondaman yesterday said the Government headed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given numerous concessions to plantation sector workers and the pledges made to them are being honoured.
These remarks were made during his address at the May day rally of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) held at the Kotagala Public ground yesterday morning (1).
“Following the passing of Arumugam Thondaman, we were unable to hold a May rally amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a profound economic downturn. However, after four years, we are now organizing a significant rally. Over the past four years, we’ve confronted numerous obstacles and endured unwarranted criticisms. Our community has grappled with various hardships, particularly concerning land ownership.
Under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s leadership, there is a commitment to address these issues. By the end of this month, it is assured that our community will receive land rights as outlined in the President’s program. Additionally, the pledges made to the estate workers are being honored. We have faith that President Wickremesinghe will ensure the confirmation of all rights for our people.”
Former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, President of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress MP M. Rameshwaran, National Organizer A.P. Shakthivel, Vice Presidents Ganapathy Kanagaraj and Anusuya Sivaraja, as well as Plantation Human Development Fund President Bharat Arulsamy, were among the prominent figures in attendance. Additionally, a large contingent of party workers and members also participated in the event.
