‘NPC polls will be fair even at expense of life’ 2013-06-16 The Common Opposition yesterday quoted Commissioner of Elections, Mahinda Deshapriya, as having said he will conduct the Northern Provincial Council polls in a free and fair manner, even at the expense of his life. Dr. Vickramabahu Karunaratne, speaking on behalf of the Common Opposition said, while they valued the sincerity of the sentiments of the Elections Commissioner, asked whether his statements were bordering on what degree of independence the officials of the Elections Department would have, in the backdrop of the State- sponsored violence.The Common Opposition, which met the polls chief and discussed matters pertaining to the Northern Provincial Council polls, said the conducting of polls in the Northern Province would be a daunting challenge in the light of the State sponsored violence and thuggery, which is aimed at a government victory. caffesrilanka.org/%E2%80%98NPC_polls_will_be_fair_even_at_expense_of_life%E2%80%99-5-7282.html
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:53:32 +0000
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