The amendments made to Value Added Tax (VAT) had increased call charges and speaking to 'Sri Lanka Mirror', the movement's President - Ranjith Vithanage says that the taxes charged by different companies differ from each other.

Taxes running upto several percentages, such as 65.6%, 49.6% and 56.6%, are charged by different companies, he added.

Although the VAT was increased, the maximum tax percentage would be 46%, he further says.

The increase of telecommunications charges has already raised public outrage with many reaching over towards social media to vent their anger and disapproval.