The lessons of the 1953 mass uprising (hartal) in Sri Lanka

The political lessons of the 1953 Hartal are critical for the working class not only in Sri Lanka but internationally as class struggles around the world intensify. The events of 70 years ago have a direct relevance to workers in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of last year’s April-July uprising.

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