Voting rights for Lankans in South India?
Sri Lankan refugees in South India may be restored
their franchise rights shortly for the first time enabling them to vote
during elections in Sri Lanka, from their current place of residence.
Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said if Parliament passes a
Bill, removing the legal barriers, arrangements can be put in place to
allow the refugees in Tamil Nadu to vote during local elections.
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No nominations for cross-overs
No politician who changes his party allegiance will
be given nominations, according to an agreement reached between
President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
This decision was arrived at to herald a new political culture in the
country, it is reliably understood.
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Politics and parting of ways:
BBS not created to facilitate political aspirations - Ven. Kirama
Wimalajothi Thera
In a dramatic move, Venerable Kirama Wimalajothi
Thera, last week publicly announced his desire to relinquish the
leadership of the controversial Bodu Bala Sena (BBS). Alleging his party
had deviated from its original purpose, Wimalajothi thera said given the
serious differences in opinioned approach, it was best to part ways.
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Politics and parting of ways:
We are entering politics to bring value - Ven. Galagoda Aththe
Gnanasara Thera
The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) is preparing to enter the
political fray through the up coming General Elections. It’s General
Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara
Thera blamed the current political mainstream parties for not protecting
the identity of ethnic groups and said,
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