A move to preempt hush-hush project on snap general election before

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Colombo, May 10 (Daily Mirror) - Speculation is rife in political circles that the Election Commission announced the plan for the conduct of the presidential election interpreting the Constitution in a bid to suppress any internal political discourse for a possible snap general election, Daily Mirror learns.

There are talks that President Ranil Wickremesinghe might consider a general election ahead of the presidential election in case the government fails to secure the next tranche of the IMF Extended Fund Facility.

However, the Election Commission announced the legal provisions for the conduct of the Presidential election including the timeframe for taking polling to preempt any hush-hush project for a general election.

In the event of a general election to be concluded before the commencement of the Presidential election process by the end of July or early August, the Commission believes it will be exhausted though it is legally bound not to turn down any presidential proclamation for it.

Comments - 16

Sambo Friday, 10 May 2024 07:33 AM

This country does not belong to the politicians nor it is their private property. Therefore according to the constitution the presidential elections should come first.

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Senerath Friday, 10 May 2024 11:40 AM

Well according to the constitution, there is a provision to dissolve the parliament after 2.5 years by the president and to be approved by majority of votes in Parliament.

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Bannis Mama Friday, 10 May 2024 08:19 AM

People are waiting for the elections in Oct. 2024 somehow to choose their President. In between anything happens to block the elections, the consequences will be worse than Gota go, and Mina go.

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Prof. Nandalal Kumarasinghe Friday, 10 May 2024 08:20 AM

No change please. As planned and as arranged hold the elections legally on the said date.

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Manik Putha - 2 wheel food supplier Friday, 10 May 2024 08:21 AM

No Elections or postponed, then Mina and Gota will face another Aragalaya losing their rogues.

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Don Sirisena Friday, 10 May 2024 08:23 AM

Potuwa rascals work is to postpone elections and be in power, never allow this and all the nation must get to gather again.

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Man Friday, 10 May 2024 09:13 AM

Will Ranil kneel in front of Basil?

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Boru Na.... Atha .... Atha .... (100% truth) Friday, 10 May 2024 12:10 PM

Do you think RW is an easy man. No.... if he starts playing games, he can easily put Rajapakshe family behind bars. Internationally he is well equipped. Never our President will kneel down to any rogues unless Potuwa fellows join with him and support UNP. But now itself he had taken the right revenge now on Sirisena and later with Mahinda and Basil. Gota he will never punish (Top Secret)

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Observer Friday, 10 May 2024 10:31 AM

Seems Public Opinion is much against a General election before the Presidential election. As the politicians in power Always pay scant regard to Public Opinion, won't be a surprise if those in Power Manipulate things to hold the General Election BEFORE the Presidential Election.

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Prof. Senarath Friday, 10 May 2024 10:31 AM

People should punish this type of behaviour from the elected representatives at the elections. You send them to the parliament - so if you don't like what they do, don't send them to the parliament. SIMPLE!

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Danba Friday, 10 May 2024 11:26 AM

Doubtfull projects come under fire.

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A Supporter of Pohottuwa Friday, 10 May 2024 11:54 AM

Do we have to allow an American with a Grade 10 qualification who cannot speak English to decide the date of the election?

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Wicky Munasinghe (Kadu Sura) Friday, 10 May 2024 12:14 PM

Hay Basil either Presidential or General Elections never expect any victory for SLPP as everywhere you go no one is bothered about you idiots.

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Rupet Ranasinghe (UK) Friday, 10 May 2024 12:16 PM

Basil go to US and work in the Fuel Station and earn some dollars legally, no 20% commission OK. Enough is enough with Potuwa rogues.

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A.P. Amarathunga [Retired Finance Ministry Accountant] Friday, 10 May 2024 03:12 PM

True for every contract Basil got 20% commission in SriLanka and Mahinda got 20% other side henchmen like Mahinananda, Jonny, Bandula and Rohitha had got 10% to 15%. As I was in the Finance Ministry, I know all about this. What a crime?

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K.K.S. Friday, 10 May 2024 03:16 PM

Battaramulla meeting, Basil and Potuwa henchmen came into a common decision requesting President to hold the General Election first. They think they will win their seats. Foolish idea... now Potuwa supporters have join hands with Anura Kumara and Sajith few with Ranil. SLPP - Zero, believe me.

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