President Rajapakse has said that the results of the Eastern Provincial polls indicate the people's endorsement of the government's policy of restoring democracy and normality to areas hitherto under the control of the terrorists.
In a special statement, the President also said the results have endorsed the overall development programme already initiated in the Eastern Province. The voters demonstrated their interest in protecting their democratic rights. The election emphasised the policy to create an environment in which all people can enjoy democratic rights and live in freedom and harmony. He thanked all political parties and candidates that participated in the election and also all personnel of the Elections Secretariat as well as Public Officers. The President also thanked members of the armed forces and the police that helped in the successful conduct of the election. He added that he was looking forward for the co-operation of the elected representatives for the country's march to strengthen and widen democracy.