Will take stern action if PC polls delayed: EC

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Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya at a meeting with the representatives of the political parties decided to request Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister Faiszer Mustapha in writing not to delay the elections to the Provincial Councils any longer, it is learnt.

Mr Deshapriya reportedly vowed to take stern action if the elections were postponed.

He said he would try all possible means to ensure that the elections were conducted in time. He said there were provisions in the 19th Amendment to the Constitution that give power to the Elections Commission to take action.

“Conducting of elections is not the sole business of the Commission. We cannot run the affairs of the Elections Commission, without discussing politics,” he said quoting the relevant section of the law at the meeting.

Representatives of political parties were critical of the Government for not conducting the elections for the Provincial Councils.

They also discussed that there would be technical issues in conducting the elections under the new system.

The Commission stressed the need to sort them out if the Government opted to conduct the polls under the new formula.

The elections are already overdue for the North-Central, Eastern and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Councils.

Besides, the terms of the Central, Northern and Northwestern Provincial Councils would end this year warranting elections to them. (Kelum Bandara)

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Comments - 19

Ex-Voter Wednesday, 27 June 2018 07:38 AM

Jolly good! Can he hold the elections one way or another?

Don Wednesday, 27 June 2018 07:43 AM

Too many elections cost a lot to the country to bring too many thugs into more damage to economy.

Dr. K. M. Kusal Ramanayake Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:27 PM

True... this is the reality, why we bring too many robbers and damage the economy.

Jude Wednesday, 27 June 2018 07:58 AM

Just make an ammendment to constitution and get rid of provincial council system!!?? This will result in multi-billion rupee savings which could be utilized for development work in SL !!??

Saman Wednesday, 27 June 2018 11:00 AM

What can you do ? You are same as our President. Talks only.

Ceylon Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:02 PM

Freedom of media is visible with this statement.if mahinda regime time say this,white van allready came.

Kadupol Jothywansa Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:35 PM

Surely, if MR rules, this man will never open his mouth, he will be a puppy under MR's boots.

Seeni Mama Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:29 PM

Come on Captain of EC Team, get in to the floor and show your colours, don't bend down for Cheap ruthless rulers.

Dr. (Mrs) Thillaka Samarakoon Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:37 PM

Brave gentleman, what I feel he should resign from his post and contest the next Presidential Election and he could be the next President of SriLanka from 2020 onwards.

Dilan Wijeratne Wednesday, 27 June 2018 01:37 PM

Macco is not a Chacko.

Jaliya Thursday, 28 June 2018 01:19 AM

Dr. Are you serious ? This guy has no character and looks like a homeless bum at or near a temple.

M.P. Tony Leelaratne Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:40 PM

Now itself Mr. President and Prime Minister

Don Daniel Martin [Economist] Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:45 PM

No need of a election at this critical stage. SL is sinking, the dollar rate rises up over 162 and our currency notes have no value, cost of living is horrible - all the vegetables are over 500/- per kg. Too much of tax burdens are upon the poor masses. So, stop your crazy noise and relax.

Dennis Reeves Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:48 PM

Why waste of billions and billions on PC polls? Rather than that the Govt. can feed so many poor people.

Ceylon Wednesday, 27 June 2018 06:25 PM

Elections are good.but sadly elections didnt change srilanka.

Jay Wednesday, 27 June 2018 02:12 PM

Always respected this man but maybe even he is scared OF HITLER!

Siriyawathie Wednesday, 27 June 2018 05:01 PM

Aney nikaa inta !

Warren Raed Wednesday, 27 June 2018 06:23 PM

Another man with only mere words and no deeds. LoL

Harini Wednesday, 27 June 2018 10:08 PM

The govt threw the scraps of RTI and freedom of expression with one hand at us and with the other took away our democratic right to vote for the leaders we want to work for us, including the right to send them home.

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