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In May 1886, May Day celebrated World War II, symbolizing the struggles of workers that demanded an eight-hour shift in Chicago, USA.
However, political parties and organizations have not taken part in the May Day rallies due to the tragic incident that took place on the 21st of April.
Parliamentarian Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that the May Day celebrations will be held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute together with a group of trade union representatives.
UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said that the May Day celebrations will not be held this year.
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will also make May Day commemoration at the party headquarters, MP Bimal Ratnayake said.
The May Day commemoration organized by the Opposition Leader, Mahinda Rajapaksa, will be held at the Kotte Municipal Council Hall, said Udaya Gammanpila.
The Front Line Party will commemorate the May Day celebrations at Fort Railway Station says the Education Secretary of the Pubudu Jagoda.
Meanwhile, Minister of Labor, Ravindra Samaraweera says that measures will be taken to provide relief to May Day celebrations this May Day celebrations.
