PAFFREL – the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections points out that this is the election campaign in which the minimum number of pre-poll violence has been reported in history.
Executive Director of PAFFREL Rohana Hettiarachchi made this reference addressing a news conference in Colombo today.
Mr. Hettiarachchi said that violence is at a minimum level. They wish to thank specially the political parties and the candidates. Only 15 incidents had so far been reported. The Police have so far apprehended 46 persons. 16 vehicles have also been seized. The Police have taken initiatives irrespective of party differences.
He said that then Elections Commissioner had adopted a number of measures for the conduct of a free and fair election, through circulars, instant mediation and various strategies. The Elections Chief had also deployed special officials. The PAFFREL Chief lauded these measures.
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