INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday released a special statement calling on the people to extend their full cooperation to those
conducting today Presidential election.His statement is as follows: &By setting up independent Commissions by amending the 19th
Constitution, we have taken steps to create a democratic, legitimate, just and fair environment in the country
All arrangements were made to hold what would be the first presidential election to take place in such a peaceful environment.&
&The
Election Commission provided all the required facilities and directions to conduct a free and fair election, and instructions were given to
the three armed forces and the police to provide the necessary security to complement them
It is our duty and responsibility as citizens to extend our full cooperation to the institutions concerned and the officer concerned in
order to hold free, fair and peaceful elections.&
&We should reinforce this peaceful climate and not allow an indecent political culture to
be created as in the past
Hence I ask you to extend your support to hold a peaceful and fair election today by casting your vote peacefully.&&I ask you in particular
to respect the law and to maintain peace even after the results of the elections have been declared.&
