Colombo (News1st): The Satyagraha in Hambanthota is being staged for the 5th day today (December 06). The Councilors of the Hambantota Municipal Council together with the local residents staged the protest demanding for a general election.

News1st correspondent said a petition with 1 million signatures is also being organized during the Satyagraha.

Two councillors of the Southern Provincial Council also joined the Satyagraha and pledged their support.

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