No postponement of elections despite electoral amendments – Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms

Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe addressing a press briefing held at the Presidential Media Centre today (25) under the theme of “Collective Path to a Stable Country”assured that the election amendment bills presented to Parliament are not anticipated to result in any postponement of elections.

The minister highlighted that promises to combat corruption and reform the electoral system have been made in presidential elections since 1994, but none have been fulfilled. He also noted that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has already submitted amendments aimed at tackling corruption and implementing a proportional election system.