Ranil calls for peaceful polls

07 Oct 2011 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Opposition United National (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today appealed for a calm and peaceful local council election today.

He was speaking at a ceremony to present a cash donation to a UNP supporter Tuan Hilurdeen whose house was attacked by come goons during the run-up to the local council elections.

Mr. Wickremesinghe said the values which the Sri Lankan society had maintained throughout history should be upheld during this election.

He said these values had been badly dented in the recent past with innocent people being killed and doctors being assaulted on the road.

“Those who create violence are ones who fear defeat at today’s elections,” Mr. Wickremesinghe said and urged the people not to hesitate to exercise their right of franchise. (Yohan Perera)

Breaking News

Ranil calls for peaceful polls

Most Popular Articles

More arrests of lawyers, politicians and senior police officers

Former National Lotteries Board Chairperson Shyamila Perera arrested

Girl visited her lover, gang raped by lover and his friends

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Bracket and Schedule: Road to the Final Takes Shape

Country loses US $ 1 billion in fraudulent transactions, certain banks involved

Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar

Latest News

SLAF executes heroic CASEVAC mission

CSE ends mixed after technical delay curtails trading session

Central Bank warns public over prohibited pyramid schemes

Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

Badulla Alugolla fire spreads over 20 acres