SRI LANKA: The need for public engagement and vigilance to ensure free and fair elections
September 4, 2013
A delegation of the Friday Forum met recently with the Commissioner of Elections Mr Mahinda Deshapriya with a view to initiating a constructive exchange of views on measures taken by him to ensure free and fair provincial elections. Mr. Deshapriya emphasised the responsibilities of the public and the voters in these elections to be vigilant and to make their own contribution to a free and fair electoral process. In light of these discussions and the Friday Forum's commitment to democratic and free and fair elections, we wish to place the following concerns before the public
