Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Speaking at a press briefing held yesterday (16) at the SJB headquarters, he further noted that if the Government takes meaningful steps to uplift the lives of the estate worker community, the SJB would gladly extend its support.

He also highlighted that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, along with SJB Members of Parliament, has consistently emphasised that raising the daily wage of estate workers, whether carried out by the Government, private sector, or through a collaborative effort, is necessary and long overdue. He reiterated that the SJB fully endorses such measures.

Perera added that if the Government continues to work towards improving the livelihoods of estate workers, the SJB would welcome and support t...