Following MP Wimal Weerawansa’s bail application rejected by the Colombo High Court yesterday, he has commence fasting in prison to register his protest against keeping him in remand prison for 73rd day. He was arrested on charges of misusing state vehicles, was further remanded till the 3rd April 2017.
In the meantime Joint Opposition has decided to write a letter to the Ministry of Justice requesting release of Wimal Weerawansa from prison.