Work to fulfill wishes of the people - President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing the Swarnapurawara Award s ceremony at the BMICH last evening called upon all local government institutions to work towards the wishes of the masses at grassroot and all levels.

He stressed the need for local institutions to win the confidence of the people at such level and noted that public institutions were meant to be dedicated for the welfare of the people.

The ceremony also co-incided the with National Meeting of the Local Institutions and the Head of State said that development plans must be implemented with the concurrence of the masses as such projects were ained for their benefit.

He streesed the need to build a people who are not dependent on subsidies and added that local bodies too should not depend on state aid all the time.
Source Friday, 21 August 2009 news.lk

UPFA bags Jaffna Municipal Council

The United People's Freedom Alliance scored a resounding victory in the Jaffna Municipal Council, securing 10,602 votes (50.67%) and 13 of the 23 seats. The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi polled 8,008 votes (38.28%), winning 8 seats, while Independent Group 1 and the Tamil United Liberation Front got one seat each.

Out of a total of 100,417 registered voters, there were only 22,280 votes, according to the detailed results released by the Election Commissioner.

Political analysts point out that this result is an endorsement of the mega development projects initiated by the Government, namely the 'Uthuru Wasanthaya' (Nothern Spring). The people have reposed their trust in the Government. The defeat of the LTTE has resulted in the liberation of the Northern people from the brutal clutches of terrorism, and the polls clearly point to this fact through its support to the UPFA Government.

Source - News.lk

Final Results: UPFA records emphatic win - Uva

The United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) secured a resounding victory at the Uva provincial Council elections gaining a total number of 418,906 votes (72.39%). 25 UPFA members were elected. The United National Party (UNP) polled 129,144 votes (22.32%). Only 7 UNP members were elected. The People's Liberation Front (JVP) obtained 14,639 votes (2.53%), while the Up-Country People's Front obtained 9,227 votes (1.59%). 1 member each from both parties were elected.
Source - News.lk