Election Commission to meet on April 20

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The Election Commission of Sri Lanka is scheduled to meet on April 20 to explore the possibilities of conducting the postponed general elections due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country, an official from the Commission said.

Last week, Secretary to the President responded to the Commission’s earlier comunique informing that the Presidential Secretariat is of the view that the question of Reference to the Supreme Court in terms of Article 129 of the Constitution does not arise.

“As per the advice by His Excellency, it is not possible at this point of time to state that the election cannot be held on or before 28.05.2020. The date for fixing the poll is the responsibility of the Election Commission and His Excellency has no wish to interfere with duties and obligations of the Election Commission,” Secretary to the President wrote in the letter on fixing a fresh date for the polls.

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