Cyclists from Katana ride to Occupy Galle Face to show support

COLOMBO (News 1st); A group of professional cyclists from Katana made their way to the Occupy Galle Face protest site as a mark of support to the thousands of Sri Lankans who are demanding the resignation of the President, Prime Minister, and the Government.

"It's been 10 days since the protest began. They don't appear to be leaving. There is no solution from Parliament. We ask these leaders to leave and hand over the administration to someone who is capable," said one cyclist.

In addition to the cyclists, artistes, professionals, intellectuals made their way to the Occupy Galle Force protest site to show support.

Hundreds have stayed put there since Saturday (9) despite bouts of heavy rain, saying they will not leave until the president, prime minister, and the government resigns.

Dozens of tents filled with donations including water, food, and medicine to sustain protesters, occupy the lawns and streets of Galle Face.

Men, women, and children from all walks of life have rallied at Galle Face, waving the country’s golden lion flag, chanting slogans, and holding up placards with hand-written messages

The Occupy Galle Face protesters say they have had enough.