Marumalachchi women federation in Batticoloa djstrict stage a protest and march on Human elephant coexistence issues, Land & House issues and demanding basic needs. The protest and march was organized at Batticaloa twon yesterday more than 200 women representing from Kithul, Sarvodayanagar, Welikakandi, Thumpalaicholai, Urukamam and Kopaveli villages. Women'and Men leaders and activists from NAFSO national office and Batticaloa staff were participated.
Wadiwel Amma, the chairperson of Marumalachchi women federation said at the protest, "We were faced multiple cheating. Why these officials are attempting to avoid us like this? We expect the officials come forward and explain any difficulty they face to deliver their services to people?" Wadiwel Amma's voice was so frustrating as the District Secretary of Batticoloa left her office without listen to women or accepting the petition the women prepared.
Lavena Hasanthi, women coordinator of NAFSO said at the protest, "the women in the Marumalachchi women will not give up the struggle. They are ready to continue this struggle until they assert their rights, fulfill basic needs of those affected women, resettle families in their lands and also ensure protection."
The group dispersed without any positive results but with high hope and courage to continue the struggle.
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