The National Center for Election Monitoring of Sri Lanka has urged the National Election Commission to hold discussion with stakeholders to solve the issues related to the provision of funds for the Local Authorities Election.
The NCEMS issuing a statement said the Election Commission should solve the possible problematic situations related to the provision of funds before it turns into a major crisis, through negotiations between the relevant factions.
The NCEMS in a letter has also cautioned that such a situation might arise and requested to hold a discussion between the government, the Treasury and the Election Commission immediately.
The Monitoring Body noted that instead of threatening government officials and intimidating them, relevant officials should hold talks to solve the issues related to lack of funds to conduct the election.
The National Center for Election Monitoring of Sri Lanka added that the threats and intimidation of state officials have an effect on holding a free and fair election and that there is a possibility of very negative effects on the election.
Therefore, the NCEMS requested that according to a specific time schedule, a programme to obtain the funds required for the election should be made through agreements between all parties.