Colombo – The Paffrel organization has announced its intention to lodge a complaint with the Election Commission concerning the recent decision to raise the salaries of public employees. The organization’s Executive Director, Mr. Rohana Hettiarachchi, expressed concerns about the political implications of these decisions and how they might influence the upcoming election.
In a related development, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has also filed a complaint with the Election Commission. The SJB alleges that the announcement made by the Presidential Media Division regarding the salary increase violates the Presidential Election Polling Act. They have called for an investigation into the matter, highlighting concerns that the decision may have been politically motivated to sway voters during the election period.