Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya announced on Wednesday that a decision has been taken to reinstate Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka’s civic rights.

When News1st inquired into this matter, the Elections Commissioner stated that since a presidential pardon was granted by President Maithripala Sirisena to the Former Army Commander, his civic rights have been reinstated.

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