Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Sri Lankan president considers early election, ally says, amid signs of fading popularit

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa gestures as he speaks during a news conference at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo November 17, 2013.
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa gestures as he speaks during a news conference at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo November 17, 2013.  REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte/Files
BY SHIHAR ANEEZ-Thu Oct 9, 2014 
Reuters(Reuters) - Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa could hold a snap election in January, nearly two years before he has to, a close ally said, amid signs his popularity is fading among people who criticise his party for abusing power.
Sri Lankan President Considers Early Election, Ally Says, Amid Signs of Fading Popularity by Thavam