Speaking to the media in Colombo yesterday (09), he said their convener Lahiru Weerasekara has been sent behind bars for violating a court order, but that he had no issue to settle with courts.

Bandara said they have been fighting against the state’s policies on education, health etc., and demanding solutions to the problems.

This government too, has a policy of repression, he charged, adding that they would join forces to fight against that.

Speaking here, CTU secretary Joseph Stalin accused the government of imposing limits on democracy, while claiming the existence of a democratic atmosphere.

University students have been struggling to safeguard free education, and they should have the freedom to express ideas and make their opposition known.

However, the government obtains court orders through the police to suppress their demonstrations, he charged.