Multiple polls related violations reported

Multiple polls related violations reported

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – A total of 70 election-related violations have been reported during the on-going Parliamentary Elections between 7.00 and 10.00 this morning (05).

The Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) has reported 52 incidents of illegal campaigning, 7 incidents of illegal posters and cut-outs, and 5 incidents involving the intimidation of voters.

One incident each has been reported on bribery, failure to adhere to health guidelines, setting up of an illegal Office, assault, distributing goods, and other offences.