A massive protest is currently taking place oppsoite the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo.

Thousands of people have gathered near the President's office chanting slogans and demanding his resignation.

A heavy police and military presence was seen in the President's Office.

People were also protesting on Galle Face Green and several other places in Colombo against the President.

However, the President still maintains that he will not leave office due to public pressure.