The former leader of JVP Somawansa Amarasinghe has started a fast at the Independence Square this morning, demanding the President to take legal action against the coup that was alleged to have been hatched in the wee hours of January 9th.
Our correspondent says that Amarasinghe, who is dressed in black, is displaying his demand in two placards, written in Sinhala and English languages.
While engaged in the fast, Amarasinghe expressed his views to the media.