EC warns of arrests for campaigning after silent period

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Colombo, September 17 (Daily Mirror) - The campaigning period for the upcoming Presidential election will end at midnight tomorrow (18).

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake, warned that any individual or groups continuing to canvass or promote candidates after this silent period will be violating the election laws.

According to Ratnayake, strict regulations are in place to ensure a fair and free election process.

“Once the campaigning period concludes, no further public rallies, distribution of promotional materials or door-to-door canvassing will be allowed. The police have been advised to take action against any campaigning,” he added.

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The Winner Takes It All Tuesday, 17 September 2024 09:03 PM

When everything is said, done and dusted, there'll be one winner for nearly 20 million losers -- some of them will be sore and bitter.

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SODHA Tuesday, 17 September 2024 11:55 PM

What about promotions on Social Media?

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mina Wednesday, 18 September 2024 04:07 AM

this rule will be broken by Ranil for sure.

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Candidates' disrespect and disregard for the rule of law Wednesday, 18 September 2024 05:45 PM

All these warnings going out by the elections commission is due to the candidates and their parties disrespecting the laws. They lack discipline and courtesy. Imagine if they come to power how they would not submit to the rules and laws.

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