HRCSL Notification Regarding Preferential Votes in the Presidential Election
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka notified the Chairman of the National Election Commission by a letter dated 19 September 2024, on the need to raise awareness of legal procedures relating to preferential votes in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for 21 September 2024. In the event the counting of second or third preferential votes could influence the election results, it is crucial to develop an appropriate action plan to prevent any misinformation or incitement to violence that may arise as a reaction to the election outcome.
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