Executive Director of People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Rohana Hettiarachchi says the National Election Commission and the government must take necessary measures to conduct the Local Authorities Election before the end of February.
Speaking during a media briefing in Colombo, Hettiarachchi said if the election is not conducted before the end of February, they will take legal action.
He also said his organization met with the Prime Minister who is also the Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government and requested him to take steps promptly to conduct the Local Authorities Election.
Rohana Hettiarachchi also stated that they will take legal action if any steps are taken to delay the conduct of the election.