Joint Opposition (JO) Convener Prasanna Ranatunga said JO members were to wear black bands to show their displeasure of the attack on the port employees and media representatives by the Navy Commander and officers.
He said the government must be held responsible for the attack.
“The government broke the promise made that it would safeguard the media freedom,” Ranatunga said.
He said the government must listen to the port employees’ requests without putting the blame on the former regime.
Ranatunga requested the government to take legal action against the attackers and bring justice to the victims.