The 'Joint Opposition' which backs former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is planning to hold a May Day rally at Kirulapone, separately from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is also expected to attend the rally, sources said.

The pro-Rajapaksa group in the UPFA held a separate rally for the May Day last year also. But Rajapaksa did not take the stage during that rally.

Rajapaksa spoke at the 'Joint Opposition' rally against the government on March 17.