Political parties urged to refrain from using children in canvassing

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Colombo, September 11 (Daily Mirror)- As the election season heats up, the involvement of children in political campaigns has sparked serious concerns with election monitors calling for an end to such activities.

According to Manjula Gajanayake, Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies (IRES), videos and photos are circulating on social media where minors are canvassing for political parties.

Hence, the election monitors urge political parties to refrain from involving children in their canvassing.

Commenting on the matter, Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake said the Commission has also received multiple complaints of such incidents.

“The National Child Protection Authority should play a critical role in addressing these concerns,” Ratnayake noted.

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Jude Wednesday, 11 September 2024 10:51 PM

Some politician's brains are like small children!!

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Tissa Fernando Thursday, 12 September 2024 05:21 AM

Yes most statements made by NPP guys make no sense like the recent talk by Vijitha Herath about expats coming to vote for NPP are facing Visa delays.

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Tissa Fernando Thursday, 12 September 2024 01:10 AM

Who is using Children? Who else? NPP is using everyone from age 12 to 25 in their campaigning.

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Kids off limits Thursday, 12 September 2024 08:22 AM

Kids are off limits. I am glad the authorities are stepping in to protect children from these wild thug politicians.

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