The Joint Opposition has decided to organise a mass protest campaign against the government under the theme "Jana Balaya Colombata". 

The first protest march under this campaign is to be held on August 17, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said. 

He said the Joint Opposition had a successful discussion with all trade unions and organisations on the protest match on August 17. 

Former President and Kurunegala District Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to lead the protest campaign. 

"It is time for the people's voice to be heard," Namal Rajapaksa said, commenting on the initiative.