Sri Lanka's Election Dilemma: Economic Reforms vs. Democratic Rights

The United National Party in Sri Lanka proposed postponing presidential and general elections to focus on economic reforms, suggesting a referendum for a term extension. The proposal, supported by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, faced strong opposition from various parties who deemed it unconstitutional and undemocratic.

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