Video: SL too can hold a free and fair election - IGP

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The free and fair election held on Monday had sent a clear message to the world that Sri Lanka too can hold elections in a peaceful manner, Police Chief N.K. Illangakoon said today.

He requested the people to maintain the peaceful atmosphere even during the post-election period and uphold the reputation of being able to hold a free and fair election.

“We were able to hold a peaceful election because the police functioned in an impartial manner and acted promptly to quell election law violations whenever and wherever they happened. This year’s general election could be considered as one of the most peaceful elections held in Sri Lanka since 2012,” he told a news conference held at the Police Headquarters.

The Police Chief said unlike at previous elections, the police had carried out frequent raids to arrest those who had violated election laws without waiting till a complaint was made.

He said the voters, poll observers and the media had set the stage for the conduct of a free and fair election. (Darshana Sanjeewa)

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ziyard Tuesday, 18 August 2015 05:03 PM

give credit to yahpalanaya and commissioner of elections,it is under yahaplanya that 19th amendment to constiution the was passed which enabled election department to act independently.

Bala Tuesday, 18 August 2015 05:11 PM

Congratulations to you and the whole Police Force and you have earned the THANK YOU from all law abiding persons of Sri Lanka. We hope you will now please expedite the inquiries into the frauds etc now in your hands and successfully prosecute those invlved without fear or favour.

Piumi Tuesday, 18 August 2015 05:12 PM

Thanks the Department of Police and three forces for their support too.

PATRIOT (TM) Tuesday, 18 August 2015 05:24 PM

Free and Fair if MY3 stop issuing contradict statements.

mnsmart Tuesday, 18 August 2015 05:41 PM

Good job done at the elections, congratulations sir, do the same good job when it comes to eradicate crime

DOCKUK Tuesday, 18 August 2015 06:26 PM

As long as the Police do their job as they way you all should, Sri Lanka can have proper elections, this will also give confidence to the people that the Police is a true police force not a private security firm of the despots and drug dealers

OMG Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:25 PM

All credit goes to Mr. President and RW, who has changed this country from self rule to public rule.

daya weerasinghe Wednesday, 19 August 2015 01:46 PM

Yes Sri Lanka too can do things properly.!......its all those corrupt politicians and their goons who destroy country`s image.

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