The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has formally invited the United National Party (UNP) to attend its May Day rally, scheduled to be held in Colombo this year.

SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara has informed UNP General Secretary Thalatha Atukorale through a formal letter.

The rally is due to take place on 1 May at P.D. Sirisena Grounds from 2 p.m., under the leadership of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

In the letter, Madduma Bandara said the time had come for the UNP and SJB to work together in the face of the challenges confronting the country.

He added that, on the instructions of Premadasa, the decision had been taken to invite the UNP to join this year’s rally.