The Government declares a state of emergency and deploys troops to gain control of Jaffna.
Timeline of events under "Jaffna" issue
The Federal Party re-launches its civil disobedience campaign, paralysing government administration in the North and East. Federal Party inaugurates Tamil Arasu (Government) Postal Service in Jaffna.
The Federal Party begins a second phase of agitation, including members of the Muslim communities in the North and East.
Federal Party starts the 'anti Sri' campaign in the North, defacing the letter 'Sri' on vehicle licence plates and Sinhala letters on name boards in the North and East with tar.
