Karu asks EC to uphold law

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By Yohan Perera

The United National Party (UNP) today requested the Commissioner of Elections Mahinda Deshapriya to be firm in upholding the law at the coming Local Government election.

UNP Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya told a news conference that the Election Commissioner should be bold in taking steps with regard to the election laws. “Laws should be upheld from the nomination day until the results are declared,” he said.

He made this point by stating that the election laws are being blatantly violated during this Local Government election.

Mr. Jayasuriya charged that the state resources are being used by the government politicians openly during this election. He said the election campaign is conducted by the ruling party in official residences of government servants.

Mr. Jayasuriya also explained that this election is an opportunity for the people to show a red light to the government which is marred with corruption. He said people should use their vote to put a stop for the continuous suppression of rights.

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Banda Wednesday, 20 July 2011 07:27 AM

Mr Karu is right. Election commissioner should be help people to express their real aspiration.

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ranjana Wednesday, 20 July 2011 07:49 AM

If this is not done there is no point having an EC for namesake. At least somebody with guts and one who respect the law should stand on terra firma and give the voters a chance

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M. Silva Wednesday, 20 July 2011 08:06 AM

Can the EC bear the tension???? at least provide AC room and DC (current) in case of blackouts.

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rosh Wednesday, 20 July 2011 08:19 AM

Oh Karu is still active in politics !!!!! Long time no see

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upulkarupul Wednesday, 20 July 2011 08:30 AM

UNP seems to be very much law abiding when in the opposition. What happened to Hector Kobbakaduwas vote at the controversial Lamp and pot referendum.;?

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Basila Wednesday, 20 July 2011 08:36 AM

The main two political parties are making public mad, when UNP ruling time how many election violence were there, these all talks till get the power after that you too going in the same way

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MSL Wednesday, 20 July 2011 09:03 AM

Hi Mr. Karu, Everything depends on your ability to reconcile the systems managed for limited local economic hitmen, very shrewd for dual counting and updating to secure a broad margin, denying the most likely neck & neck run or hitmen refusal.

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dias Wednesday, 20 July 2011 09:19 AM

I think UNP tugs are on standby to create problems

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M. Silva Wednesday, 20 July 2011 09:33 AM

But unbiased majority want a solid system and come out from the septic tank at least by some percentage as an example on coming 23rd without hanging on to the misdeeds in the past by both parties.

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