Uva PC polls – UPFA for a victory with honour

Youth Affairs and Skills Development Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said the Government’s sole intention is not to win the Uva Provincial Council Election by hook or by crook but to secure a resounding victory with honour. President Mahinda Rajapaksa had never attempted to win elections through violence.

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Development drive in Uva will continue - Shasheendra Rajapaksa

We have laid the foundation to develop the province. That is mainly through education. For the first time the “Uva Udanaya” electricity scheme was launched in the Uva province. In 2009, only 43 percent of the Uva population had electricity. At present, this has increased to 89 percent,

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Admits infighting for preferential votes :

I have friends in the UPFA:

Uva voters will take historic decision - Harin Fernando

The Uva Provincial Council election to be held in September 20 has turned out to be the most vigorous, aggressive and formidable election in recent times. Undoubtedly it is equally important to both the ruling party, UPFA and the main Opposition United National Party (UNP) as this is the last provincial election prior to a National election which would be held next year.

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Uva Provincial Council poll on scheduled date

Twenty-two registered political parties and 11 independent groups will contest 32 seats in the Uva Provincial Council at the September 20 polls which has been confirmed by the Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya. Additional Elections Commissioner R.M.A.L.Ratnayake said the polls date will not be a rescheduled due to incidents of violence,

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