Video: Elections Chief collects his pension card

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Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said today that even though he had retired from his post on June 6, he was unable to quit the service until a new commissioner was appointed according to the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.

Mr. Deshapriya said this when he arrived at the Pensions Department to obtain his pension card.

He said he would function as elections commissioner until 19A was fully implemented.(ISA)

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Salman Friday, 26 June 2015 03:12 PM

You Sir! Deserve Our Utmost Respect! Kudos!

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Puran Appu Saturday, 27 June 2015 02:35 PM

This gentleman should have retired after the election !

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Fassey Saturday, 27 June 2015 11:16 AM

The change expected by the people was possible because of the fearless attitude and honest work of Mr.Deshapriya. We owe our sincere gratitude. It would be a big favour if he can finish the general election and retire.

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suhood Friday, 26 June 2015 10:09 PM

all the best sir via DM Android App

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alisten Sydney Friday, 26 June 2015 05:27 PM

Brave Officer. read every news from him. Sad , he is moving before general election. Should be appointed to constitution council by President

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Daya Friday, 26 June 2015 04:53 PM

Well done you rendered yeoman service to the country.Stay in office until the next election is over and then have a peaceful and enjoyable retirement. How sad Yahapalanaya has gone awry.

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mohan Friday, 26 June 2015 04:23 PM

You are a very brave person.may god bless you with long life.if we have ten people like you in the parliament our country will become another Singapore.

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DM Friday, 26 June 2015 03:57 PM

Diluted 19, undefined 20 ! Dearly waiting for the job sooner to hit the final nail in the coffin.

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Samira Yatawaththage Friday, 26 June 2015 03:22 PM

Thank you very much for your prestigious service sir. We need more honest government officials like you to this country

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Doug Friday, 26 June 2015 03:14 PM

All the best and happy retirement

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Chryshan Friday, 26 June 2015 12:53 PM

Its very important you being in this position until 19A is fully implemented and also until the general Elections are over. We need somebody trust worthy and who will not support a party for money. There will be lot of money thrown from all sides during this election and its really important to have an independent election commissioner.

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Stanley silva Friday, 26 June 2015 03:05 PM

You must have been under tremendous pressure during the last election. We know your hands were tied and your record of avoiding fraudulent acts of commission at the behest of those rascals in the discharge of your duties is indeed praiseworthy. We hope that this time round you can be more strict. Thank you

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suranjith lal Friday, 26 June 2015 02:57 PM

product

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Unidon Friday, 26 June 2015 02:12 PM

Rear bread! Thanks for being impartial

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Lima Friday, 26 June 2015 01:45 PM

HIS BROTHER SUNANDA WAS THREATENED WITH DEATH BY GORA AND MR , SO HE IS IN UK WORKING FOR LANKA E-NEWS

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Man Friday, 26 June 2015 01:19 PM

He is a brave officer, considering the Jan. 8th election.

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Waco Friday, 26 June 2015 01:11 PM

My3-No planning at all. Still do not know upto what date this Parliment will continue

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ziyard Friday, 26 June 2015 01:03 PM

good luck and thank you for conducting a free and fair election on the 8th january

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Bala Friday, 26 June 2015 12:54 PM

A job well done - thank you. All the very wishes on your retirement - when the jokers decide to agree on the19A Commissions. What useless set of MPs to decide our future.

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