Claims of delay in Sri Lanka elections rejected

United National Party chairman Wajira Abeywardena has vehemently refuted the opposition’s claims about a possible delay in the forthcoming elections.

The parliamentarian stressed that the election amendment bills recently tabled in parliament will not impact the prearranged schedule of the elections.

He was speaking at a news conference in Colombo.

He also said the elections are set to take place duly in compliance with constitutional regulations.

Abeywardena alleged that opposition factions lacking clear slogans are resorting to misleading tactics by spreading false propaganda about the intention of the government to postpone elections.

The parliamentarian highlighted that the group led by the President possesses the resilience to confront the upcoming elections with vigor.