Candidates urged to declare assets and liabilities

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Colombo, Octomber 7 (Daily Mirror) - The candidates contesting the forthcoming parliamentary elections are urged to submit their declaration of assets and liabilities along with their nomination papers, the Election Commission said.

In a statement, the Commission said all the candidates representing main political parties and independent groups are required to submit their declaration of assets and liabilities.

Further, the members entering Parliament through the National List are also liable to submit their declaration of assets and liabilities.

“The assets and liabilities should be submitted to the Returning Officers along with the nomination papers,” the Commission added.

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Prince Monday, 07 October 2024 01:57 PM

Hope this is implemented strictly

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Chryshan Monday, 07 October 2024 02:06 PM

Oh how is Namal and them going to declare their assets. Any undeclared assets can be confiscate if found later. Also in case they request proof of how they earned to aquire them and the taxes paid for it. OMG. Probably all former politicians may quit politics.

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melbournian Monday, 07 October 2024 03:44 PM

anyone who does not should not be let to be contested, if there is no law to enforce this we need new rules. Also, when they retire, we must get another list and ask for an explanation of how they accumulate such wealth. Unless there is a good answer, assets must be frozen, and seek court's advice on matter. NPP must take the opportunity they got to make this a priority, which will solve many problems Lankans facing today.

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Perera Monday, 07 October 2024 03:59 PM

For NPP candidates it is very easy if they follow AKD. They will say no assets and not much income, and living on funds provided by NPP.

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D P P Prasad Monday, 07 October 2024 06:12 PM

The candidates who are contesting under the symbol of the compass will submit their assets very genuinely. They don’t want to conceal anything. Most of the candidates who represent the NPP are newcomers very few senior members who had represented the parliament once or twice will declare their assets along with the transparency. Therefore nobody should be perturbed about the assets of the NPP contenders

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Aquarius Monday, 07 October 2024 05:05 PM

Great move but how it is going to be enforced is left to be seen. Majority of the 225 ex MPs would find it difficult to provide this information. This should also apply to those without any major party connections. The CID should keep an eye on any shady financial moves that must be happening to cover their tracks.

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Katu Monday, 07 October 2024 06:14 PM

PLEASE GO HEAD WITH ALI SABRY HE CAN HELP YOU ALL.

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Poor vs corrupt Monday, 07 October 2024 11:51 PM

Good to know the assets and liabilities and how they were acquired. You'll don't want poor leaders to lead you as it shows they can't achieve anything much in their own life so how can they lead anyone else to prosperity and better quality of life? Neither would you want rich leaders who are corrupt.

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Ganesh Tuesday, 08 October 2024 01:41 AM

Have the presidential candidates submitted their election expenditures?

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