Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera calls for trouble-free election campaign

by Ananda KANNANGARA

At this juncture, when the whole nation is focusing on electing a President, politicians and their supporters must refrain from making unnecessary statements and slinging mud at each other, Public Service United Nurses Union President Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera told the Sunday Observer yesterday.

The Ven. Thera called upon all politicians and their supporters to carry out a trouble-free election campaign, since even the international community is keeping a close tab on the day to day political developments in our country.

He also requested the supporters of all candidates, especially the two main candidates, to express their future development plans which are to be carried out after the election.

"Now, when the country is completely liberated from terrorism, our next objective is to develop the country's economy," he said.

The Thera said he heard about a few election violations that had occurred in some villages during the past few days and requested all people not to engage in any form of unlawful activities during this period and, especially on the election day.

He also requested both print and electronic media personnel to make their news reports and programs without tarnishing the personal images of candidates.