UPFA election rally disturbs A/L students

19 August 2012 01:15 pm

Examinations Commissioner W.M.J. Pushpakumara asked the people to complain to the Examinations Department, no sooner they come across election propaganda activities that disturbs A/L examinations.

Commenting on what happened in Anuradhapura yesterday where the UPFA held its inaugural rally at the Anuradhapura public grounds causing a severe disturbance to A/L students, Mr.Pushpakumara said complaints should be lodged with the Examinations Department on 1911 or with the Elections Department so that action could be taken promptly.

Meanwhile, Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said he had received a complaint concerning the incident on Saturday and said a Deputy Elections Commissioner had been asked to investigate and submit a report on the incident.  (Lakna Paranamanna)