TISL writes to polls chief raising several key considerations

24 Apr, 2020

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has written to Election Commission of Sri Lanka raising several key considerations.

In the letter addressed to the Election Commission of Sri Lanka Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) raised several key considerations which must be taken into account ahead of the upcoming 2020 Parliamentary Elections scheduled for 20 June.

TISL highlights the urgent need to amend circular 2020/03 to reflect the changed circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic in order to prevent the misuse of public property, in light of essential relief work which must be carried out during this period.

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