Poll advanced to Jan 2, common candidate CBK or Ranil
By Our Political Editor-Sunday, November 09, 2014
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Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga evades photographers as she arrives at the Kotte Naga Viharaya for a crucial meeting with Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera. Pic by Shantha Ratnayake
As presidential election fever continues to mount, a series of dramatic and significant political developments were the major highlights this week.n The date of the polls has now been advanced to January 2 instead of January 8 next year. This is to give more time for preparations for the three-day visit of Pope Francis to Sri Lanka beginning January 13 next year. The UPFA Government believes this will influence the Vatican to keep the visit on schedule.
