Election Comm. notified over nurses attending NPP’s meeting in uniform
July 29, 2024 04:04 pm
The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) organization alleges that the participation of government nurses in uniform at the National All Ceylon Nurses’ Conference held yesterday (29) under the leadership of National People’s Power (NPP) leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is a violation of election regulations.
CaFFE has informed the National Election Commission in writing that the use of uniforms provided by the public tax money for political purposes is a breach of the Establishments Code and also the Election regulations.
Additionally, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has also notified the Election Commission in writing that this act is a violation of election regulations.
Meanwhile, a discussion between the country’s security chiefs and Election Commission officials was held today (29). The Secretary of Public Security Viyani Gunathilaka and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva were reportedly present at the meeting.
