Although
it is difficult to gauge the real impact of the UNP’s
‘flare and blare’ campaign held at noon yesterday,
the unusual protest brought a smile on the faces of motorists
burdened by skyrocketing fuel prices, if nothing else.
UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe braved the rainy weather
conditions to approach vehicle drivers and urge them to
toot their horns against the government’s fuel increases
during the protest. Pic by Nissanka Wijerathne
