Govt will fulfill its pledges -Minister Rajitha Senaratne

by Rohana Jayalal

Already 50 days of the 100 days program have elapsed. We will fulfill the promises within the next 50 days and bring about the changes as soon as possible, Minister Rajitha Senaratna said Minister pointed out that the people have given a mandate to the new government to change the shortcomings in the constitution and introduce progressive reforms. Therefore, the public want to see elections being held under a new electoral system.

Though 100 days are not enough to make the proposed reforms the government will fulfill the pledges given in the 100-day programe before going for General Elections. Before holding a national election to ensure the confidence of the citizens on the process of free and fair election, the government has taken steps to set up a committee to expeditiously investigate election complaints comprising experts of legal, administration, election, fiscal and investigation sectors.

The Committee will investigate reported incidents of misuse of State media, illegal use of public property for election activities, use of government employees in political activities, misuse of government funds, violations of rules and regulations of Act No. 15 of 1981 relating to the election of a President and to establish an efficient and transparent mechanism to commence expeditious investigations and to take necessary legal and disciplinary action and to present the report of the said committee within 60 days.