Hidden force behind protests: Johnston

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister Johnston Fernando says that there is clearly a hidden force behind the ongoing trade union protests. Speaking to media today (29), the Minister of Highways stated that not every decision taken by trade unions is correct, and although they opposed the sale of the East Container Terminal, a better deal was reached later. " We must find out who they represent. The people must decide whether their actions to keep the country without electricity for two days is justifiable or not, " The Minister said. He further mentioned that it is clear that there is a hidden force behind this movement and emphasized that there must be a limit to these protests. " Some factions fund these protests. We would like to request the media to reveal them to the public," he added.