Govt. eager to hold LG elections before popularity dips: MP Rasamanickam

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Colombo, Feb 18 (Daily Mirror) - Representatives from various political parties in Parliament convened with the Election Commission to discuss the scheduling of the upcoming local government elections.

Opposition party representatives emphasised the need for the Election Commission to select a date that will allow Members of Parliament to fulfill their legislative duties without disruption, particularly during the budget debate.

They expressed concerns that the nomination and campaigning process could interfere with their Parliamentary obligations.

MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam said the government is eager to hold elections before its popularity begins to decline.

"A significant challenge for the government could be the timing of salary payments for government employees in April, potentially exposing its failure to deliver on pre-election promises and fostering disillusionment among its voter base. We urged the Election Commission to uphold its independence and credibility, resisting any political pressure from the government," the MP said.

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Nirmalan Tuesday, 18 February 2025 05:59 PM

Hon Mr Rasamanikam is absolutely right. The budget debate should be completely over before calling for elections. MPs are expected to fulfill their legislative duties in parliament.

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EGO Tuesday, 18 February 2025 09:42 PM

IS IT NECESSARY A CAMPAIGN FO L G ELECTION ? PEOPLE WAITING FOR TWO YEARS . THE OPO ARE SLEEPING, NOT READY AT OLL..

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Lion Tuesday, 18 February 2025 06:06 PM

Yes that was true with the previous regimes which were corrupt to the core and here it’s very different and any future elections will bring disaster to the opposition

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Dr. Dee esquire Tuesday, 18 February 2025 06:12 PM

Yes they better! After taking full control of local elections, they will have a free run! Nobody can complain. And no aragala! Sri Lankans are the dumbest of em all!

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LG Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:26 PM

This gove 2/3 majorty so , I don;t thing so .

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Face it Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:47 PM

The Govt`s eagerness or not is not relevant to the people. Just follow the Supreme Court directive and abide by the law at least now. Delaying any election is undemocratic. LG elections have been delayed for 3 years now and that is illegal.

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Rip Winkle Tuesday, 18 February 2025 10:15 PM

So what?

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Sambo Wednesday, 19 February 2025 08:23 AM

That is what everyone does you baboon. Don't wait for this government to fall. We know your pockets are getting dry fast.

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