PAFFREL warns against referendum amidst economic crisis

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July 22, Colombo (LNW): The People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has advised the government against introducing any amendments that would require a referendum at this time.

Conducting a referendum amidst the current economic crisis, which would cost ten billion rupees, is a financial burden, Rohana Hettiarachchi, Executive Director of PAFFREL, pointed out.

He criticised the government for considering such amendments when Local Government elections have been postponed due to a lack of funds.

The PAFFREL chief further argued that this approach reveals the government’s focus on retaining power rather than addressing the country’s urgent issues.

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