Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has received 758 complaints concerning the misuse of public resources for election campaigning as of September 11, 2024. The largest category of complaints—343 in total—pertains to the misuse of public premises. These include the misuse of public grounds, government offices, buildings, and schools etc. for election campaigns. Complaints detail instances where such premises were used without paying the required fees, were reserved for one candidate or political party for extended periods or were adorned with posters and cutouts in violation of election laws.
The second-highest category of complaints (117) relates to the misuse of public officers, their skills, knowledge, and working hours for political propaganda. TISL has received reports with evidence indicating that public officers, including senior officials with limited political rights, have been actively campaigning for political parties or candidates. These activities have taken place both in person and on social media, in violation of election laws.
TISL has also received;
* 45 complaints related to the distribution of food, money, and other subsidies,
* 32 complaints concerning the misuse of state vehicles,
* 7 complaints regarding the promotion, demotion, or transfer of public officials during the election period,
* 30 complaints about violations associated with election campaign offices,
* 26 complaints linked to the manipulation of state-sponsored development projects and the distribution of livelihood grants and allowances for campaigning,
* 26 complaints related to the misuse of public funds for political activities, and
* 14 complaints of abuse of government positions or power.
In district-wise, Kegalle recorded the highest number of complaints with 186. Colombo and Galle followed with 71 and 51 complaints, respectively. Ampara reported the fewest complaints with 2, while Kurunegala and Mullaitivu recorded 6 and 7 complaints, respectively.
These complaints were reported by about 200 election observers stationed across the country and through the public platform ‘apesalli.lk.’ Following verification, many of these complaints have been referred to the Election Commission, whose interventions have, in some instances, led to preventive measures.
nimal fernando / September 14, 2024
Ranil is man who didn’t win even his own seat! …… A man who’s party didn’t win a single seat: only 1 seat through the national-list!
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Native, what goes through ye mind when you see him sitting in the helicopter as the president and hocking the country piece by piece?
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Elation, anger, ……. any other feeling/emotion?
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You would’ve been hopping mad ……. if it was Sirimavo, Mao, ol’ Gundu, …….. any of ye other favourite bêtes noires!
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You present yourself as a well-read Lankan intellectual with a plethora of opinions on all sorts of diverse subjects ……….. what hinders ye mind from using the same yardstick for everyone? ……. A mental impairment ……….. or something else?
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You have your favourites: Gunduvindu has his favourites.
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Are you mad or is Gunduvindu mad?
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That is the critical question ……. at this late hour for the nation ……. to assert the collective mental condition ……. of the rest of the citizens ……….
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Native Vedda / September 14, 2024
nimal fernando
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I thought Ranil visited North every week however it appears he now lives in Jaffna.
Do know why?
Is he going to relocate Srikotha Mandiraya to Portuguese built Jaffna fort from Jayawardenepura Kotte?
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Native Vedda / September 15, 2024
nimal fernando
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“what goes through ye mind when you see him sitting in the helicopter as the president and hocking the country piece by piece?”
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The reasonable alternative is every Presidential candidate should be provided Heli-hop of their choice, for their own campaign whether he/she pulls enough crowd to justify the ride. For example the lonely Field Marshal speaks to zero crowd. Even he should be given the opportunity just like Ranil.
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By the way did you question Gota’s flights within the country and out of the island or his dog’s travel arrangement from Rome to Colombo on a special Sri Lankan Airlines?
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Never mind how did Mahinda escaped to Trinco Naval base?
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The state should not refund election deposit if he/she is deemed to have used state facilities.
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chiv / September 14, 2024
Lanka’s Low and Odor. BASL President resigned, because he failed to act with transparency, in relation to a contract. Trinco District Judge was interdicted after an investigation by JSC, of an alleged misconduct. ( don’t know, what it’s all about) . Controller General of immigration and emigration ordered to appear in person, for contempt by failing to implement SC orders. Amidst, Rajapaksas managed to hire people to throw stones in their home turf , Hambantota. Unfortunately a child got hit and hospitalized. Shiranthi and Chamal , were supposed to attend but ” no show “. Shiranthi, visited the hospital very next day, for a photo op with the injured child and mom. Namal says, if elected, Papa will be PM, Mama ??? . Time and again politicians and ruling parties have violated election laws by abusing public resources. Did , Rajapaksa Mafia finally settle millions worth of unpaid election expenses.
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Ajith / September 14, 2024
Who can misuse of the Public resources? Who has the power to misuse of the Public resources?
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Ruchira / September 14, 2024
Is it anything to be surprised of? I guess no. It’s the norm not the exception. Sri Lanka is far away anything close to being a democracy.
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