Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The group of Opposition political parties which call themselves Joint Opposition seems to have changed the theme of their rally that is scheduled to be held on November 21 at Nugegoda.

Earlier they announced that the rally would be held to protest against the National People's Power (NPP) government's suppressive moves against dissenting groups including the Opposition parties. They called some of the government's actions "Constitutional dictatorship" accusing that the NPP was up to establish a one-party rule in the country.

The allegation of dictatorship came following the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in August for allegedly spending public funds for one of his private visits to the UK and the go...