PAFFREL appreciates the efforts made by the Elections Commissioner and his dedicated staff to fulfill the law pertaining to elections despite his powers being restricted under the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. Yet, it is a matter of concern that his instructions were not implemented in the practical context.
PAFFREL condemns the incident in which Deputy Election Commissioner Namal Talangama was threatened with death on the nomination day in Mahiyangane.
Police Department
Although the police acted in the Badulla district to curb election malpractices they were unable to do so effectively in the Moneragala district PAFFREL said.
The election related violence in the areas such as Badalkumbura, Wdlawaya and Moneragala was an impediment to a free and election.
PAFFREL has brought this to the notice of IGP, and requested him to put up roadblocks manned by police officers as a measure to strengthen security in the area and deploy armed