Over 700 polls-related complaints: Election watchdog concerned as polls-related complaints mount

By Sheain Fernandopulle   

The Election Commission and election monitors have flagged concerns over the rising polls-related complaints which have now surpassed the 700 mark.   

A top source from the election commission told Daily Mirror that the commission is contemplating holding discussions with pertinent stakeholders to avert violence as the election is getting nearer.   

According to the Election Commission, a total of 717 complaints related to the upcoming Presidential election have been received by the Election Commission as of Monday’s evening.   
The Commission said that the complaints were received during the period from July 31 to August 20.   

Out of the 717 complaints, the National Centre for Election Complaint Management received 365, while the District Centres for Election Complaint Management received 317.   
All complaints are categorized as breaches of laws, with one incident of violence being reported.   

Meanwhile, the People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) announced that it has received a total 141 complaints related to election law violations.  

According to PAFFREL’s Executive Director, Rohana Hettiarachchi, seven incidents of violence have been recorded with one incident of hospitalisation.