The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has invited the United National Party (UNP) to attend its May Day rally in Colombo.
SJB general secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara conveyed the invitation in writing to UNP general secretary Thalatha Atukorale, noting that in light of the challenges currently facing the country, the time has come for the UNP and the SJB to work together.
The letter states that the invitation was extended on the instructions of SJB leader and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.
The SJB May Day rally is scheduled to commence at 2.00 p.m. on May 1 at the P.D. Sirisena Grounds in Maligawatta, Colombo.