Sri Lanka, May 24 -- The General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, says that it will not be possible to hold the Provincial Council elections this year.

He made these remarks while responding to questions raised by journalists after the opening of the National People's Power (NPP) new coordination office in the Jaffna District, held yesterday (23).

Journalists inquired as to whether there is any pressure from India to hold the Provincial Council elections soon.

In response, Tilvin Silva emphasized that improving understanding between the governments of the two countries is not a solution to the existing issues.

He stated that funds were allocated in the recent budget for the Provincial Council elections. ...