FR against Fonseka’s candidacy

13 January 2010 09:03 am

Presidential candidate Sarath Kongahage filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition in court today challenging the candidacy of General Sarath Fonseka at the upcoming Presidential elections.

Mr. Kongahage had earlier opposed to Fonseka’s appointment during the accepting of nominations by the Elections Commissioner saying he was a US citizen. (SRF)