Another Attack on Tilvin Silva: “The Government’s Spiritual Leader Has Collapsed”

Cabinet Spokesman Takes Charge of the Battle

Launching a fresh political attack on Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the necessary financial allocations are in fact available to hold the Provincial Council Elections.

Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa made these remarks during the Cabinet media briefing held on Tuesday (26), while responding to a question raised by a journalist regarding a recent statement by Tilvin Silva claiming that Provincial Council Elections could not be held this year due to a lack of funds.

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized that the required funds for the Provincial Council Elections have already been allocated and that there is no issue whatsoever with financial provisions. He explained that the real obstacle preventing the elections from being conducted lies in the existing legal framework and related legal provisions.

He further stated that a Parliamentary Select Committee is currently functioning to resolve those legal issues and that discussions on the matter are already underway within the committee. According to the Cabinet Spokesman, once the necessary legal provisions are finalized, there will be no barrier to conducting the Provincial Council Elections immediately.