UNP heading for victory

The United National Party (UNP) was heading for victory in the just concluded General Election, according to the results announced so far. The People's Alliance (PA) was placed second and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), third.
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Ranil appeals for calm

by Ariyaratne Ganegoda

United National Front Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday appealed to all his party supporters and the general public to stay calm and be law abiding citizens without being delirious by the victories of the just concluded Parliamentary polls.
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President appeals for calm

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, in a message to the nation, appealed to all to savour their political victories and defeats of the just concluded Parliamentary poll in a spirit of composure and serenity.
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Violence mars poll in some districts

Monitors working for the People's Action for Free and Fair Elections have reported that violence affected the polling in some areas of Kurunegala, Kandy, Matale and Gampaha districts.
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