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It has been revealed that the opposition candidate is not a registered voter for the first presidential election after ending the war in the country.
"We are seeking a court order on the suitability of this candidate because he is not eligible to be declared as a candidate," Bogollagama said addressing the foreign media.
The Minister said the government is seeking the legal avenue to rule out Fonseka from the race despite the ruling by the Election Commissioner that a candidate need not be a registered voter to contest.
Bogollagama said the government would challenge the Election Commissioner's opinion in the courts as the courts have the ultimate authority to interpret the law.
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Jan 26, Colombo: Sri Lanka government is considering to challenge the candidacy of the common opposition candidate General Sarath Fonseka for the presidency in the courts, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said.