Sudden resignation of EC member : Former EC clarifies situ

January 26, 2023 at 9:57 AM

The resignation of a member of the National Election Commission (NEC) will not affect the proceedings of the Local Government elections, former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya clarified today.

Deshapriya’s statement on social media comes amidst reports that NEC member PSM Charles had tendered her resignation last night.

According to sources from the President’s Office, NEC member PSM Charles had handed over the resignation to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Speculations are rife that the Election Commission cannot continue its operation and the resignation may result in a delay in the Local Government polls.

However, former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya assured that such resignations do not affect the proceedings of an election. (NewsWire)