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07. Enlighten all the candidates about the laws
(Sections) of the Acts relating to election and
advising to refrain from offences, corruption and
illegal activities.
B. General Conduct
01. Refrain from any activity which could aggravate
differences, hatred and tension between different
religions observed by Sri Lankan communities
and their spoken languages, races, customs, etc.
02. Limit criticism of other political parties, their
policies, programs and their past activities and
refrain from criticizing personal life of candidates
or making statements on allegations not proved
against rivals of its own party or rival candidates.
03. Select candidates who can devote themselves to
the future well-being of the citizens of Sri Lanka
by fulfilling the objectives of the constitutional
bodies to which they are to be elected and by
conducting the campaign in a disciplinary and
obedient manner.
04. In selection of candidates, their conduct and good
behavior, respect for the law, devotion to serve the
society etc. need to be considered. Avoid persons
who use their wealth or society states to the
detriment of the society.
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka