Ashen Senaratne, a well-known YouTuber, has taken legal action against the Election Commission following the rejection of his independent group’s nomination papers. The case was filed in the Supreme Court today after the Commission disqualified the group, claiming that the nomination documents were submitted by an unauthorized individual.
In a social media video, Senaratne expressed his frustration over the situation, revealing that he was present at the nomination submission but was instructed to remain outside while another candidate submitted the papers on behalf of the group. This led to the Commission’s ruling, which emphasized that nominations must be submitted by specified individuals to avoid disqualification.
Senaratne’s legal team is set to present the case early next week, seeking to overturn the Election Commission’s decision. The outcome could have significant implications for his political aspirations and the independent group’s participation in the upcoming elections.
