Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila claimed today (9) that the government is planning to postpone Provincial Council elections due to a significant drop in its popularity.

Speaking at a press briefing in Colombo, the former Minister alleged that a recent private survey revealed the government's current vote base has plummeted to below 25%, leaving them fearful of a major electoral defeat.

Gammanpila dismissed the government's justification that "Cyclone Ditwah" necessitated a delay, labeling the excuse a "joke."

He pointed out that Sri Lanka successfully conducted national elections in 1988 and 1989 despite facing dual threats of terrorism in both the North and South.

He further suggested that any...