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The JVP charged today that threats and intimidation was rampant in the Eastern Province

JVP politburo member Sunil Handunetti said there were many instances where several JVP candidates had been questioned by unknown people.

“Unknown people who claim to be members of the intelligence wing have on numerous occasions questioned several candidates on various aspects. When I was in Batticaloa last week they came and asked me what I’m doing here as well,” he said.

Mr. Hanudunetti said this could be viewed as an attempt to intimidate those opposing the government.

“This is a shameless attempt to suppress the opposition, I brought this issue up during a meeting held yesterday with the participation of senior Police officials and members of the department of elections. An additional secretary to the department also spoke out and said that even he was questioned regarding information about candidates,” he said. (By Hafeel Farisz)



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  • nona G. Wednesday, 25 July 2012 09:59 AM

    Mercy's Gestapo !

    Calistus Jayatilleke Wednesday, 25 July 2012 12:23 PM

    Well, intimidation is rampant in the whole of the country.

    risha doole Thursday, 26 July 2012 02:54 AM

    What goes around... comes around.. simple as that

    Sathutu Dawasa Thursday, 26 July 2012 05:11 AM

    You don't have to worry about those. This is the order of the day in Sri Lanka.

    Matalan Thursday, 26 July 2012 05:51 AM

    The election count fiddle is AND has been preceded by unending intimidation and misuse of public resources from day 1 of the current regime. People's duty not to give in but use their heads.


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