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No partiality in nomination broadcast by state media – Media Minister


Media Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa today addressing a press conference said that he did not see any partiality in the broadcasting of the nomination handing over today morning at the Election Secretariat today by the State media. He said this when he was questioned as to why the Rtd. General Sarath Fonseka was not shown giving in his nomination.


Minister also added that he felt that all the candidates were given equal coverage by the State broadcast. If there was any partiality the relevant authorities will be advised on the matter, he said.



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