The next peoples’ uprising would be far worse than violent incidents reported after the May 9 SLPP goon attack on GotaGoHome protesters on Galle Face, NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa told Parliament on Thursday.
Participating in an adjournment debate on the prevailing situation in the country, Weerawansa said: “Next time there will be more bloodshed, damage and destruction. It seems that the government is playing with the issues rather than coming up with a plan to resolve the crisis. I do not see the President having any idea of the seriousness of the threat.
“I also do not know whether the Prime Minister has understood the crisis that is brewing. This country is fast sliding into a humanitarian disaster. May 9 will only be a rehearsal for the next round. There will be worse bloodshed and losses..
“Next time they will not be selective. They will attack anyone who is rich because people have no food. There is another great danger because it seems that the day is not far off when we will be unable to feed our security forces.
“Last time the attackers set only the politicians’ houses on fire. Next time they would target affluent and rich families too. They will attack everyone using luxury vehicles and those living in luxury homes. That is the inevitable future if the government keeps playing games with the crises,” Weerawansa said.