Popular YouTuber Ashen Senarathna revealed that his independent group’s nomination has been rejected by the Election Commission. In a social media video, he expressed frustration, stating the rejection was done claiming a wrong person handed over the nomination papers.
Senarathna announced plans to take legal action against the decision, claiming that although he was present as the leader of the group, he was asked to wait outside, leading another candidate to submit the nomination.
The Election Commission reiterated that the Election Act specifies which individuals are authorized to hand over nominations. Failure to comply with this results in disqualification. (NewsWire)