The March 12 Movement, a collective of election watchdogs and civil society, has organized the Presidential Debate 2024, providing a platform for candidates to share their vision with the country. 

In a bid to foster public participation, the movement has invited citizens to submit questions they would like to pose to the candidates. 

These questions can be sent through social media, email, or by post, offering multiple avenues for public engagement. 

To ensure the debate remains focused on critical governance matters, the movement emphasizes that all questions must be specific and targeted towards particular governance issues. 

The questions will be finalized by an expert panel appointed by the March 12 Movement.

The deadline for submitting questions is set for the 31st of August, 2024. Questions could be submitted via the following means;

• Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/march12movement 
• Email : march12movement@gmail.com 
• Postal address : Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies, No. 15/22, Chandra Wettasinghe Mawatha, 3rd Lane, Nawala Koswatta Road, Rajagiriya.
• Google Form : https://bit.ly/PresidentialDebate2024 (Newswire)

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Puttalam District Parliamentarian Ali Sabry Raheem is not suitable to hold a seat in the Parliament of Sri Lanka, the civil society umbrella group “March 12 Movement”  stated in a four-point statement.

According to the civil society group, Ali Sabry Raheem has proven to be involved in corruption following his recent detention for the possession of undeclared gold and mobile phones.

The March 12 Movement called on the authorities to investigate the previous travels of the MP to ascertain if he had been involved in similar corrupt activities.

The movement also raised concerns over the fine imposed on the Parliamentarian, claiming that the maximum penalty had not been enforced against the MP as per the laws.

Stating that several Parliamentarians have requested an investigation against the MP, the March 12 Movement said, however, the Speaker of the Parliament is yet to make a statement on the matter. 

Condemning moves to protect the Parliamentarian, the March 12 Movement warned that inaction by the Parliament and the President may result in Sri Lanka being recognized as a nation that disregards its laws. (NewsWire)

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