Date: 19 July 2024
keywords: Land Appropriation, Buddhist Temple construction
Location:Thaiyiddi, Jaffna, Northern Province
Description
There is a continuing protest by residents at the site - where the Buddhist temple has been illegally constructed on lands belonging to private citizens - every Poya Day. This protest was attended by the MP Selvaraja Kajenthiran (General Secretary, TNPF) and Sugash Kanagaratnam (Spokesperson, TNPF), as well as supporters of their party, in an indication of their support.
Organisers
Residents; Tamil National People's Front (TNPF) and supporters
State Response
none