MR to announce presidential election on Nov. 19 or 20

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa will declare, on either November 19 or 20, the holing of a snap presidential election, highly placed sources said yesterday.

The proclamation will be issued on one or the other of these days so that the election could be conducted early January, next year.

The political parties, both in the Government and the Opposition, are getting ready for the election at the moment. The government is trying to iron out its differences with its allies and the Opposition it trying to choose a common candidate.(KB)

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Azee Monday, 10 November 2014 07:44 PM

Why there should uncertainty about the date for making the announcement is puzzling via DM Android App

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Vernon Tuesday, 11 November 2014 12:04 PM

Although the President has the right to call for a presidential election after 4 years, when he can stay for 6 years, it is his paramount duty to explain to the country why it is absolutely necessary for such an early election, spending such a large sum of our money collected from the people. If not we have to take it as an act done purely for selfish reasons and not for the benefit of the country.

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C.K.Lankaputhra Tuesday, 11 November 2014 07:39 AM

Why China Mr. Yuri, , there is an Island they purchased in Seashells for safe heaven.

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Asoka Liyanage Tuesday, 11 November 2014 05:59 AM

Keep the excellent service you have done to our country. Suba Anagathayak.

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Observer Tuesday, 11 November 2014 05:25 AM

Seriously......the date of the elections should be already set in the constitution. Not decide dates according to the astrologers or convenience to the President (any President). Sri Lanka has a long way to go still......

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turney Tuesday, 11 November 2014 03:22 AM

we defeat all the time.

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dhammika perera Tuesday, 11 November 2014 12:49 AM

Is there any need of a election commissioner or a department of elections? This is why all Sri Lankan voters to open their eyes. Where are we heading to? Police, Finance, Military, Elections everything is him. Very soon remove all the buddha statues from the place of worship and replace his. Dhammika Perera

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jay Monday, 10 November 2014 11:08 PM

time to go home with all your brothers and sons and your bit via DM Android App

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old citizen Monday, 10 November 2014 10:56 PM

Man proposes god disposes

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punchi banda Monday, 10 November 2014 10:54 PM

Who decides everything in the country?If you do not that is the end of that guy.From the chief justice down wards.That is wonder of Asia

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Jumping Baby Monday, 10 November 2014 10:06 AM

defeat is on the sky..jumping baby will cry soon

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M.O.A.Careem Monday, 10 November 2014 07:33 PM

ANY way - too late.....

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Sim Monday, 10 November 2014 04:23 PM

Who decides on the dates of the Election? President of the country or the Election Commissioner?

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Yuri Monday, 10 November 2014 03:53 PM

After that, CHINA is best destination for you. with all the Money you swiped

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udaz Monday, 10 November 2014 02:33 PM

All the best dear sir MR...

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kj Monday, 10 November 2014 02:18 PM

i wanted to see a clean sri lanka and qualified people manages our land and assets... Go Sri Lanka.

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Duminda Monday, 10 November 2014 11:51 AM

First ! Think of eligibility to contest..........Cart before the horse

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DM readers c-dis Monday, 10 November 2014 10:33 AM

too much dancing is not a good sign all the times. Astrologicak ountings will not work

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Hasini Monday, 10 November 2014 10:11 AM

Hoping should be a new srilanka after election. All the best UNP

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