General Election: 70 incidents of violence reported to CMEV by 10 a.m

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A total of 70 incidents of violence related to General Election had been reported from 7 a.m till 10 a.m today, the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) said.

They said 52 of those violent incidents were related to illegal campaigning.

The CMEV said the majority number of 15 incidents was reported from Kegalle and 10 incidents were reported from Galle.

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Eichmann Bernhard Wednesday, 05 August 2020 11:49 AM

Should such actions intimidate voters

ranjith Wednesday, 05 August 2020 11:57 AM

Yes surge for SJB beginning of new era in srilankan politics

Ravindu Wednesday, 05 August 2020 12:52 PM

Is this a fair election???????

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General Election: 70 incidents of violence reported to CMEV by 10 a.m

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