EU calls for peaceful, transparent presidential poll

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European Union Heads of Mission in Colombo expressed the importance of Sri Lanka’s Presidential election process being peaceful, credible and transparent.

“Heads of Mission recall the EU’s longstanding conviction that a peaceful environment is essential for credible elections. Sri Lankan citizens must be free to choose their leaders without violence or fear. All parties have a role in upholding Sri Lanka’s strong democratic tradition," the EU statement said.

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demel Friday, 02 January 2015 02:18 PM

I request EU to monitor this election and provide a big roll to stop large corruptions doing by the present leader who is in power breaking all the rules. via DM Android App

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Cheers Friday, 02 January 2015 02:32 PM

Yes all Sri lankans should vote peacefully and have the right to vote for their leader. However remember the definition of rights and interest are two different things. Singhalese. Tamils. Muslims of Sri lanka has the right to be Sri lankan no matter what but if they have different interest such as Tamil Eelam (TNA) and Muslims wanting the east sorry all Sri lankans should vote against all these evil forces as the right and the interest cannot get mixed up

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Rasheed Friday, 02 January 2015 04:53 PM

EU Monitors or EU sponsored NGO must monitor this events

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Voter Friday, 02 January 2015 08:22 PM

International Organisations are calling for a fair and free election in Sri Lanka.All seem to know the prevailing situation here via DM Android App

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Bala Friday, 02 January 2015 10:10 PM

Ah but everyone must have the right to further their interests - otherwise what is FREEDOM. No cheers for you mixed up person. Wrong argument.

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sanjay Saturday, 03 January 2015 01:03 AM

really ? to go back to british era?

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waran Saturday, 03 January 2015 08:23 AM

we are in a sorry state of affairs because of this government,in fact what we could understand from Eu statement its a fact they also acknowledgeand cautioning our so called government.Thanks

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Sara Saturday, 03 January 2015 09:32 AM

Is it the business of EU? when did we have violent elections and Curfew after elections last in Sri Lanka?

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Nihal Saturday, 03 January 2015 10:14 AM

Good one

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