It is reported that four members of the Election Commission met and discussed with President Ranil Wickramasinghe at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (05) evening.
Political sources stated that the discussion has ended without agreement due to 4 members of the Election Commission.
The President has said that the members of the Election Commission should have four opinions regarding the election of the Commission’s work.
The President has stated here that the independence of the commission has been handed over to the commission.
The President has also said that there is no obstacle to run it independently. If necessary, Wickramasinghe has also informed the group to make inquiries in writing to the Attorney General. It is stated that the President has further said that the Attorney General’s Department will work to provide legal support for that.
The Attorney General has informed the Attorney General’s Department about the background conditions that should exist for conducting a free and peaceful election. Sources also said that if there is any legal problem related to the work of the Election Commission, the Attorney General should directly inform him.
