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Lanka announces 2015 presidential election
Lanka announces 2015 presidential election, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Thursday signed the proclamation declaring the presidential election next year, the president\'s office said.
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Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Thursday signed the proclamation declaring the presidential election next year, the president's office said.
The president, who took power in 2005, is seeking a third term, two years ahead of completing his second term.
Cabinet spokesman and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said Rajapaksa had been nominated by the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), according to Xinhua.
He said the SLFP was unanimous in its decision despite opposition from some coalition members.
The National Heritage Party had this week quit the government in protest against holding the election next year before implementing key constitutional changes.
Sri Lanka's opposition has also objected to the election and is considering supporting a common opposition candidate. One of the main demands of the opposition is for the executive powers in the hands of the president to be abolished through constitutional reforms.
He said a Parliament Select Committee which had been appointed to look at such proposals has been unable make aheadway as the opposition has boycotted the meetings.
