IT Professionals for the People (IT4P) has also launched an SMS "e-referendum", which allows Sri Lankans to use an SMS message to voice their concerns on the Online Safety Bill and other key policies.

IT Professionals for the People (IT4P) has warned that the Online Safety Bill may cripple election campaigns, suppress journalists and negatively impact the IT industry.

They have therefore launched an SMS "e-referendum", allowing Sri Lankans to use an SMS message to voice their concerns on key policies such as the Online Safety Bill.

The group pointed out that Sri Lanka already has seven laws that place restrictions on free speech and therefore the Online Safety Bill is not necessary