Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Lawyer Collective has voiced concerns about recent government announcements regarding the restructuring of international sovereign bonds (ISB). The collective claims that the government’s media reports, which highlight an agreement with international bondholders, are aimed at influencing voters ahead of the presidential election.
In a letter to the Election Commission, the SJB Lawyer Collective has requested the commission to take action against the publication of these reports. They argue that the government’s statement, which includes information from the London Stock Exchange about financial concessions exceeding $17 billion, is a strategic move to sway voter opinion.
The Presidential Media Unit had issued a statement today, detailing the agreement reached with international bondholders and the financial benefits for Sri Lanka. The SJB’s complaint underscores the contentious nature of election-related communications and the ongoing debate over the impact of such announcements on the electoral process.
