Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) candidate Udaya Gammanpila has called on Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) Dr. Harsha de Silva to study the law properly before insulting him.
Former Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila said it is legal to display the preferential numbers of candidates at meeting venues.
“I displayed my preference number at my party head office at which meetings are held for me on daily basis. As per Sec74 of Parliam Election Act, Preference number can be displayed at meeting places throughout the day. You should’ve studied the law properly before insulting me” he explained on Twitter.
Gammanpila, quoting Section 74 of the Parliament Act, said preferential numbers can be displayed at meeting places throughout the day.
His statement comes in response to a tweet shared by Dr. Harsha de Silva, of a cutout displaying Gammanpila’s image and preferential number.
Commenting on the cutout, Harsha de Silva said he expected more from Gammanpila who professes to obey the Sri lankan Law.
“This propaganda board my friend is totally illegal. Best you remove the mugshot and number”, he said.
Former Parliamentarian de Silva further said party or position is immaterial, adding that what is illegal remains illegal.
“Some people just don’t give rats backside about the law. Such is our country”, he added.
Responding to Gammanpila’s reply tweet, Harsha de Silva extended his apology.
“My apologies to Udaya Gammanpila. I did not realize this was the national headquarters of your party. But there are many others who have done this at non party headquarters! Good luck in ur campaign.” de Silva tweeted.
“I really appreciate your humbleness when your former leaders and colleagues are still trying to justify the bond scam. PHU Head Offic is in your electorate just meters away from Sirikotha. Good luck with your campaign!” Gammanpila replied concluding the conversation.
(Newswire)