'Masses must join hands to defeat conspiracy'

Mohammed Naalir

The Government and private sector employees must join hands to abort the conspiracy that is being organised against the Government by certain internal and external forces, Patriotic Workers' Centre (PWC) Chairman, Piyasiri Wijenayake claimed.

Addressing a media briefing at the National Freedom Front (NFF) Head Office, Wijenayake said there were one million employees in the Government sector and six million in the private sector.

He stressed the role that should be played by the working class to protect nation's integrity and the contributory role towards their part in economic development.

He said the, PWC unlike other trade unions had to act based on two agendas-protecting the privileges of the working class while assisting the Government's efforts to eliminate terrorism and restore peace and prosperity.

Wijenayake said all LTTE controlled areas except for a small area of Kilinochchi in the North the entire East had been recaptured by the valiant forces.

He expressed confidence that the Security Forces will hoist the National flag even in Kilinochchi shortly.

Amidst various criticism against the Government, the year 2009 will be a decisive year for the country and terrorism will be wiped out.

Chief Secretary D.N. Dikkumbura, Assistant Secretary Upul Indrajith and Treasurer Niluk Mallawa were also present.