The United National Party staged a demonstration on casinos on Thursday claiming that the government is attempting to establish casinos in the country, via the Strategic Development Bill.

A group of protesters including UNP seniors gathered at the Lake House roundabout in Colombo on Thursday and commenced a protest march.

The demonstrators also protested against the recent situation that was faced by a group of UNP MPs in Hambantota. The protesters arrived outside a club via D.R. Wijeywardena Mawatha.

The flow of traffic on D.R. Wijeywardena heading out of Colombo was also disrupted as a result of the demonstration.

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