Refrain from campaigning through telephones: EC

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Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya requested all the contesting candidates to refrain from campaigning through telephone networks without the consent of the subscribers.

He said such propaganda activities during the 48 hour period before the polls would be treated as contravention of election laws.

Mr. Deshapriya said complaints had been received about organized activities of sending short messages to telephone subscribers for promoting political parties and candidates.

Comments - 12

kan Friday, 02 January 2015 10:46 AM

What is the use of requesting now when damage is already done.

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Kasthuri Friday, 02 January 2015 11:02 AM

It is impossible to do that with current trend in using high tech and most are tech savvy people. Even in UK we have seen this has had happened.

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[email protected] Friday, 02 January 2015 11:15 AM

Habit of the Royal-Upahaara-team.

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Waco Friday, 02 January 2015 11:17 AM

Who is responsible for taking appropriate action to minimise post election violence?

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Chryshan Friday, 02 January 2015 11:40 AM

We have a very capable Elections commissioner. He always gives instructions after its done. Elite rulers always take him for a ride. Innocent govt servants cannot keep up with these culprits. Await good governance.

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Kasthuri Friday, 02 January 2015 11:42 AM

This election is same as 2010 Presidential election. Its all about a media show.

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lakshmanu Friday, 02 January 2015 11:58 AM

Easier said than done! Worst offenders are at the Araliya abode!!

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Euclid Friday, 02 January 2015 12:20 PM

I get a lot of SMSs from pin heads praising a pinhead. Ha Ha Ha. Do not stop it. It is my "vinoda Samaya".

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ARROW Friday, 02 January 2015 12:23 PM

PISSU KELINNE NATHUWA INNAWA

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dcn Friday, 02 January 2015 09:39 PM

EC should take urgent action to remedy the unfair use of govt resourcesHe has to act very firmly using his powers without fear or favour .

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Sri Lankan Friday, 02 January 2015 10:46 PM

Depending on who rings, we replace the receiver, ha, ha !!!

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godfreyp Friday, 02 January 2015 11:21 PM

MR is a candidate and please stop him addressing the public within 48 hours on ITN

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