Complaint over MR’s visit to polling station: SJB says problem sorted

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Relating to his complaint that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had reportedly entered two polling stations in Nikaweratiya and Kobeigane, Permanent Representative of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Keerthi Tennakoon said the problem was now sorted.

Tennakoon lodged a complaint to the polling centre at Nikaweratiya yesterday calling for re-polling at the two polling stations considering the said incident.

However, it was later realised that the intention of the visit of the Premier to the area was random.

Rajapaksa is reported to have entered the two polling stations with over 100 supporters during active polling time yesterday.

Meanwhile, Minister of Ports and Highways Johnston Fernando said the Prime Minister only visited the polling centres to inspect the development work and people gathered around to meet him.

“This gathering only created a traffic jam,” he added.

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Comments - 18

Rowdy Thursday, 06 August 2020 11:59 AM

All game plans

Curious Thursday, 06 August 2020 12:43 PM

"Development" work inside the polling station?

Samson Thursday, 06 August 2020 11:59 AM

Why A PM enter a polling station while polling to see development work? What development during polling?

Gayan Thursday, 06 August 2020 12:14 PM

Waste of time.

wrong Thursday, 06 August 2020 12:19 PM

Last minute Election propaganda. Very wrong

PeoplesVoice Thursday, 06 August 2020 12:20 PM

The Buds do not want the SJB to win as they prefer the UNP, the deal partner. This is now clear as crystal.

KM Thursday, 06 August 2020 12:32 PM

This man is already Robbed the election, what is the purpose for this man to enter to a polling station without a reason with Jony Thugg !

FF Thursday, 06 August 2020 12:34 PM

MR CARES 2 HOOTS FOR ANY LAW OF THE COUNTRY. NOW HE HAS BECOME MORE SNOBBISH AND INCORRIGIBLE CHARACTER

Mark Anandappa Thursday, 06 August 2020 12:38 PM

Development work on election day " - these are the jokers contesting elections. God Bless Srilanka

ANTON Thursday, 06 August 2020 12:38 PM

HA HA WHEN A DOG IS OLD AND MAD IT'S A DISASTER.

xx Thursday, 06 August 2020 12:55 PM

"Former" Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sambo Thursday, 06 August 2020 01:03 PM

It is not the general public who violates the law in this country but the politicians at the highest level who flouts the law.

SAM Thursday, 06 August 2020 01:22 PM

much ado about nothing.

E. Fernando Thursday, 06 August 2020 01:33 PM

Hopefully the President can control the Prime Minister. He acts more like a King than an elected official

Somapala Thursday, 06 August 2020 01:50 PM

What in exchange ??? Money or a Chairman post?

Nimal Thursday, 06 August 2020 02:31 PM

Eyaa 75 year old babaa!

GHarry Thursday, 06 August 2020 05:41 PM

It seems utter fabrication, MR never needed to get votes through any illegal means and, he has people's power round SRI LANKA .

DJ Friday, 07 August 2020 12:20 AM

Shameless and more so the excuse given

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