President Ranil Wickremesinghe made a significant announcement during his address at the May Day rally of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) held at the Kotagala Public Stadium today.

He declared an increase in the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1700, reaffirming his dedication to addressing their concerns and ensuring their rights are upheld under his presidency.
The announcement was met with enthusiasm and appreciation from the attendees, and President Wickremesinghe was warmly welcomed to the rally by Ceylon Worker’s Congress Chairman Senthil Thondaman and Minister Jeevan Thondaman.