Postpone flood affected area L.G. Polls-Wimal

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Minister of Construction and Common Amenities Wimal Weerawansa today requested Elections Commissioner Dayananda Dissanayake to postpone the local government election in the flood hit districts.

Mr. Weerawansa has requested the Commissioner in writing that it was not appropriate to conduct the election on March 17th in these areas. People in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Uva and North Central Provinces were affected by the floods. (K.B)

Comments - 22

ALIBI Monday, 07 February 2011 03:38 AM

FLOODS A BLESSING IN DISGUISE FOR SOME LIKE WIMAL ?

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backstreet boy Monday, 07 February 2011 12:56 PM

is he concerned of the people or the votes ?

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Karuna Amman Monday, 07 February 2011 11:41 AM

:-|

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flood victim Monday, 07 February 2011 11:06 AM

I am from Anuradhapura and also a flood victim .we don't need your voice.there's no need in to postpone the election

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jason Monday, 07 February 2011 06:05 AM

ha ha...the man thinks he is the voice of Govt....later this day there will be another govt news release that they will not postpone the elections........

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doha boy Monday, 07 February 2011 05:39 AM

Dear Mr. WW... why don't you fast at rajagiriya??

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upul Monday, 07 February 2011 04:50 AM

why whats the problem WW

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LOOK Monday, 07 February 2011 04:50 AM

Balala Mallen eliyata panee.

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AMEEN MUBARAK Monday, 07 February 2011 04:48 AM

they know the defeat...so noway...& now wimal ddecided to postpone to get these poor votes

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Neomal Monday, 07 February 2011 04:38 AM

Wimal, this is a good move. If the Govt. doesn't agree, I hope you will fast unto death.

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Loku Pissa Monday, 07 February 2011 04:39 AM

Hey, WW mind your own business.

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Yehiya-Doha Sunday, 06 February 2011 02:56 PM

Why fear.

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Anver Monday, 07 February 2011 12:41 AM

There is much talk to say that aid being received are stored in local politicos' houses and being 'mishandled.' WW must be afraid the votes will go the other way in the aftermath of this situation.

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SriLankan Monday, 07 February 2011 12:43 AM

His Master's Voice!!!!

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ampare son Sunday, 06 February 2011 11:20 PM

this time i agree with wimal. first help flood effect people. then election. thank you wimal.

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Tilan Perera Sunday, 06 February 2011 09:58 PM

It is pointless to spend time to add comments to this hon. minister's remarks.

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lanka hamaruru Sunday, 06 February 2011 07:43 PM

Wimal knows defeat well. Now making public LG poll in2 fool reason with flood

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Anton Sunday, 06 February 2011 07:11 PM

Who is this man? Is he the President/Prime Minister/Senior Minister? Shouldn't he go through the proper channels for such a request. Isn't he doing things beyond his mandate!

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suwantha Sunday, 06 February 2011 06:53 PM

you are quite right becourse people are waiting for you .you like people should take full blame for electing such incapable government.

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Anemagekata Sunday, 06 February 2011 05:20 PM

Flood terrorism!

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JD Sunday, 06 February 2011 04:20 PM

Provide basic facilities to flood victims............. before requesting election commissioner to postpone election........

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Commonsense Sunday, 06 February 2011 03:43 PM

If it is its good move..
Actually I think most of people don't need any election any stage.These elections are needed just for ministers of government and opposition to improve their shares.

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