Mr. Rohana Hettiarachchi, Executive Director of People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Speaks about the “Why are Provincial Council Elections important?”. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. Click here to watch in Tamil, English
CMEV expresses its grave concern about the first death reported yesterday in connection with the LocalGovernment Elections 2023. This death follows from the undemocratic and repressive actions of the Sri LankaPolice to prevent a protest rally organised by the National People’s Power (NPP). Nimal Amarasiri, a NPP candidatefor the Nivithigala Pradeshiya Sabha, died from injuries sustained due to Police-directed water ...
28th February 2023. The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and its Executive Director filed a Fundamental Rights application challenging the failure and/or refusal of several government departments to take the necessary steps to hold the Local Government Elections. CPA is a constituent member and acts as the secretariat to the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV). Elections to elect persons ...
CMEV launched a publicity campaign on the newly introduced Election Campaign Expenses Regulation from Ratnapura and Balangoda towns. The objective of the campaign was to make citizens aware of new regulations to limit election campaign expenditure with the support of women, youth and PWD groups. The campaign included public announcements, street dramas, video shows, banner displays and leaflet dissemination. ...
February 19, 2023 Colombo, Sri Lanka. CMEV’s statement on the violation of people’s democratic rights CMEV strongly condemns the blatant violation of the people’s democratic rights by the Election Commission, Treasury, Executive, Government Printer and senior officers of the Sri Lanka Police. Examining each of these public authorities and officials in turn, reveals how they have worked together to totally ...
Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) will be conducting a Publicity campaign from 19th of February 2023 onwards on Campaign and Political Finance in order to make awareness among the general public about campaign and political finance for the empowerment of inclusive democracy in Sri Lanka. Interactive awareness sessions , Leaflet distributions and public dramas will be conducted on selected ...
Discussion on Election Expenses Regulation Act No. 03 of 2023 which was passed on 24 th of January 2023, which might play a crucial role in creating a level playing field or providing equal opportunities in the elections. #campaignfinance #CMEV #election2023
Official Press release by the Election Commission on the postponement of the postal votes for the Local Government Elections 2023 Download the original press release
” Are we so broke that we cannot hold the Election ? “ Mr D.M.Dassanayaka , Head of operations , CMEV featuring in News First Newsline on 16th of February 2023 , regarding the latest developments on Local Government Elections 2023. Full Programme – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HckqlDL5ouk&list=PLwBEINflt3JHIlPOHYNO6a16rt3_v323w&index=1
CMEV expresses its deep concern about the indefinite postponement of the postal voting for the LocalGovernment Election 2023. It has been reported that this is due to the Government Printer’s refusal tosubmit the printed postal voting ballot papers on time to the Election Commission. CMEV learnt that the Government Printer sent a letter to the Election Commission yesterday, February13, 2023, ...
The Centre for Monitoring Election Violence introduced a hotline for reporting election violence or any kind of misconduct related to local government election 2023. If you have been subjected to violence, threats or social media harassment during the local government election campaign season as a candidate or a voter , or if you have experienced illegal campaigning or misuse ...
Centre for Monitoring Election Violence together with Transparency International Sri Lanka conducted a conference on newly enacted Election Campaign Finance Regulations act with the participation of civil society representatives , Social and Political Activists and other interested parties. Hon Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksha ( Ministry of Justice ,Prison and constitutional reforms ) ,Mr Anthony Banbury (President and CEO of IFES) ...
CMEV learnt that it is alleged that two members of the Election Commission, Mr. K.P.P. Pathirana and Mr. S.B. Divaratna were threatened with death if they did not resign from the Commission, last evening via WhatsApp. CMEV vehemently condemns such undemocratic and violent actions and calls for complete transparency in investigations which have already been commenced by the Criminal Investigation ...
CMEV express its deep concern about the letter issued by Neil Bandara Hapuhinna, the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Council and Local Governments instructing District Secretaries to refrain from accepting deposits from candidates expecting to contest in upcoming Local Government Elections on January 10, 2023, as mentioned in the letter, according to a cabinet decision ...
CMEV together with the Gender and Election Working Group(GEWG) conducted a press conference on 09 January 2023 to request all political parties to ensure better representation and safer participation for women in Local Government Elections. D.M. Dissanayake, Chief of Operation, CMEV stated that Sri Lanka is still considered a country with a lower women’s representation in politics according to the ...
No. 2314/06 – monday, January 09, 2023 Elections Commission – Notice under Section 76A of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance Download in Sinhala Download in Tamil Download in English
No. 2313/63 – FRIDAY, JANUARY 06, 2023 Elections Department – Mr. K. G. N. Bandara, was elected as member of Naula Pradeshiya Sabha (United Peyole’s Freedom Alliance) Download in Sinhala Download in Tamil Download in English
