By: Isuru Parakrama
October 20, Colombo (LNW): A surge of 58 new complaints has brought the total number of grievances related to the forthcoming parliamentary elections to over 400, the Election Commission has confirmed.
Between September 26 and October 19, 401 complaints have been officially lodged.
Of these, 158 were registered with the National Centre for Election Complaint Management, whilst the remaining 243 were submitted through District Centres.
All of the reported incidents have been categorised as breaches of election laws, with no instances of electoral violence recorded so far.
The complaints cover a range of issues, including potential breaches of campaign finance regulations, misuse of public resources, and irregularities in the election process.
The Election Commission stated that it is committed to addressing each case swiftly, ensuring the integrity of the election is upheld.
Further measures to enhance monitoring and law enforcement during the campaign period are expected to be put in place to minimise further violations.
