A tense situation was reported in Badulla after the Police attempted to stop political campaigning by former Minister Harin Fernando’s supporters.
Fernando and his supporters were seen wearing t-shirts similar to the jersey of international footballer Lionel Messi, bearing the number ‘10’.
Police along with Election Commission officials intervened and requested the former ministers supporters to remove the t-shirts, stating that it was deemed an indirect campaigning attempt.
An argument then ensued, with Harin Fernando and his supporters claiming that the t-shirts were not connected to election campaigning.
However, the Police and Election Commission officials stated that it was deemed a symbolic reference to the former minister’s election candidacy and was deceptive political campaigning. (Islandnews)
Indirect Campaigning: Tense Situation in Badulla as Police Halt Former Minister Harin Fernando’s ‘Messi 10’ Campaign pic.twitter.com/pbrpQ7USo0
— NewsWire (@NewsWireLK) November 11, 2024
