In a coordinated effort, seven Tamil political parties have launched a Hartal movement in the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. The movement, which began on the 7th of October, is characterized by a joint statement issued by these parties. The key demands of the Hartal movement encompass justice for Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah, who resigned from his post citing alleged death threats.

Simultaneously, the participating parties are voicing their protest against the construction of new Buddhist temples in the Northern and Eastern provinces. Another point of contention is the distribution of land plots used by Tamil national dairy farmers to the Sinhala community.

Despite the call for the Hartal movement, students attending schools in the Vavuniya District have continued their studies as term tests are ongoing, ensuring minimal disruption to the educational system. Public institutions within the relevant areas are operating without any significant hindrance.

While numerous shops in the Vavuniya District remained closed as a part of the Hartal movement, other essential services and activities within the locality seemed to function as usual.