BASL urges public to act fearlessly

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday requested public servants and the general public to act fearlessly and responsibly upholding the free and fair nature of the elections. Issuing a statement to the media, the BASL called upon the public to think independently and to be vigilant and act responsibly against all forms of elections violations such as thuggery, intimidation and any form of illegal influence or acts of bribery.

BASL also requested public servants at National and Local Government level and law enforcement officers to carry out their duties with loyalty without fear or favour, and the public to report all forms of election violations, abuse of state resources and media, to the Commissioner of Elections and the Police without delay.