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Democracy safeguarded – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: *The government formed constitutionally voted by the people will continue. *Activists leave Galle Face protest site An event held at the ‘Agitation Site’ close to the Galle Face Green, Colombo this evening to remember the people’s heroes who sacrificed their lives in the struggle, reiterating they are always immortal! Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi “If we lost the control of the Parliament since the system of governance will collapse, the Ministry of Defence cannot function. That is the reason to entrust you to fulfil that responsibility. Accordingly, there was no need to shoot the people who came to take over the Parliament. I thank and praise all of you for such professionalism though; several of your men were injured. The situation in the country changed the next day because there was security. Actress and GotaGoGama activist Damitha Abeyratne said today that they have ...