Opposition calls for holding of LG elections soon

07 Oct, 2016

The opposition in Parliament today called for the holding of the Local Government (LG) elections soon.

Joint opposition Parliamentarian Dinesh Gunawardena said the holding of the election is important.

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the failure to hold the election is affecting operations in local councils.

He said that if there is an issue with the delimitation process then the election must be held under the old electoral process. (Colombo Gazette)

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