Sri Lankan people carry torch demanding reduction of electricity rates

A Sri Lankan man carries a torch demanding the reduction of electricity charges during a protest in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Thousands of Sri Lankans including opposition leaders, lawmakers, trade union activists and journalists marched in protest against the increased electricity charges and demanded an immediate reduction. The writing on the placard on left reads ” Stop taxing the workers’ salaries.”

Sri Lankans walk in a protest demanding the reduction of electricity rates, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The banner on bottom reads ” Cancel the increased electricity charges.”

A Sri Lankan man carries a cut-out of a flame during a protest demanding the reduction of electricity rates during a protest in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The writing on the placard reads “Reduce the increased electricity charge Immediately.” <AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena>`