Masking the politics: Sri Lanka gears up for parliamentary elections amid pandemic
Mass gathering in pandemic
As the Sri Lankan elections are approaching, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa organised a rally this week to talk to his supporters. The supporters flocked to the ground with face masks on.
Masked President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was also spotted wearing a mask at all times, except for few instances on stage, during this election rally. The rally was not appreciated by many, as some residents believe this was a very risky and unsafe event amid a pandemic.
Sanitising the virus away
All voting centres are being sanitised by the local authorities. The polling stations will be regularly sanitised till the voting ends.
Compulsory measures
Sri Lanka also conducted mock voting trials earlier. Voters were urged to sanitise their hands before entering the main polling station.
Maintaining social distance
All voters will be urged to maintain social distance and wear face masks at all times during mock voting sessions.
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