TNA urges the Elections Commission to refrain from fixing a date for the general election at the present time.
“The conducting of an election will involve large public gatherings, not only on the day(s) of the election but in the lead up to it in the form of campaigning, a crucial aspect of polls in order for them to be a meaningful and effective democratic practice. Thus fixing a date for election at this time will seriously endanger not only the health and safety of Sri Lanka’s citizens but in the longer term, the global community as well. Until and unless both local and global health experts clearly indicate that it is safe to do so, conducting an election in the present circumstances will be extremely dangerous and irresponsible.”
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Guidelines issued for Govt offices to follow when they open on Monday