A news report of Daily Mirror implicates that the recent Cabinet decision restricts Galle Face Green solely to religious, festival, and musical events, effectively banning political gatherings and demonstrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Daily Mirror<\/a> | Archived<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The newspaper report being shared in WhatsApp also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n We decided to do a fact check on this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fact Check <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What Happened?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On November 5, 2024, the Cabinet decided to lift the 2023 restrictions that allowed only religious activities at Galle Face Green, re-opening the venue for festivals, musical events, and religious activities. This reversal means the public may once again use Galle Face Green for various forms of celebration and entertainment, provided they meet established criteria. Cabinet decision can be read here<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The government noted its intention to make the administration of the Galle Face Ground more organized, transparent, and aligned with the concept of a \u201cclean and green\u201d Galle Face Green. The Cabinet\u2019s move aims to make the location welcoming and accessible to both local and foreign visitors, incurring an estimated maintenance cost of Rs. 2.5\u20133.0 million per month. However, no specific mention of political activities or gatherings was made in the official statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clarification from the President\u2019s Media Division<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When asked about the Cabinet decision\u2019s implications for political activities, the President\u2019s Media Division clarified that political events could still be held at Galle Face Green. This suggests that while the decision did not explicitly address political gatherings, they are not necessarily prohibited. The omission in the Cabinet statement has led to some confusion, but the President\u2019s Media Division\u2019s response indicates that such events are permissible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vijitha Herath: <\/strong>However, in the cabinet media brefing, Minister Vijitha Herath said even May rallies and etc can be held in Galleface Green.So,it`s clear that political meetings are not banned in Galleface. His statement can be listned in below video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdUjIigMuui7eEVgypUdtt9s_tz1y4-h5tNSWqmEFNP_MaOwfqwCsIbSEeukwAY-s3ujDw451e_DfmvkmfBzd9X9brQWv1X5njSlJJPx3p9kIqeGH5Y-7zAs2wWdKNNENdXPwXe54-kBtszTZpjq2FwJKqK1Xe3f4phpPAAdpoIBguYvc-DzvI?key=Kpg9THxxM6y-Jjk2upqnFRzH\")
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