Video: Survey: Same side goal

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A survey conducted by the opposition had revealed a victory for President Rajapaksa, Youth Affairs and Skills Development Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said.

He said a separate poll conducted by the Kelaniya University also predicted a clear victory for Rajapaksa.

He also referred to another survey conducted by two academics of the Colombo University giving an easy victory for Mr. Maithripala had disowned by one lecturer.

Commenting on the alleged attack on New Democratic Party candidate Maitripala Sirisena at Pelmadulla, Minister Alahapperuma appealed to the Police Chief N.K.Illangakone to provide full security to Mr. Maithripala.

He urged the Police chief to deploy all Police personnel except those deployed for election duty if necessary.

He also requested Army commander to deploy even a division if necessary to provide security to Mr. Maithripala and condemned the stone attack at Pelmadulla.

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