Fishermen’s ‘Satyagraha’ over seine fishing ban enters fifth day
February 9, 2026 07:19 am
The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continues for the fifth consecutive day today (09).
The protest was initiated on February 5 in front of the Presidential Secretariat by seine fishermen representing several coastal areas, including Mullaitivu and Kokilai.
