Strict action against social media posts igniting violence: Minister

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Strict legal action would be taken against those who make social media posts igniting communal and religious tension ahead of the Local Government elections, Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake said yesterday

The Minister assured that the Police would act ensuring a free and fair election on instruction by the Elections Commission.

“This is a historic election. We wish to ensure that the UNP will set an example. We have asked our party members to avoid the use of polythene for election propaganda work,” he said.

He said there should not be any discord among people after the election.

“Unity among people is important for the development of the country,” he said.

The Minister said an adequate the number of Police personnel had been deployed in view of the elections.

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fareed Friday, 22 December 2017 01:53 PM

Haters and racists should be jailed. Everyone who born in this country is a Srilankan, religion is a personal choice.

ceylon Friday, 22 December 2017 04:43 PM

this useless pin padi receiver is telling something allways but never do. via DM Android App

Nanda Sunday, 24 December 2017 01:29 PM

there is no action taken so far regarding the issue of bulldozing the ancient temple site by haters of Buddhism and land grabbers, this incident necessarily will lead to dangerous degree of disharmony among followers,take immediate action and make people aware of it.

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