Had the ruling coalition settled disputes among its leading candidates in the provinces, the 2010 General Election would have been the most peaceful electoral exercise since the introduction of the PR system during the JRJ administration.

According to police headquarters, most of the 219 complaints are owing to intra-party hostilities among UPFA candidates. Of the 127 complaints lodged on behalf of UPFA/SLFP candidates, more than 50 per cent were against their colleagues.

Replying to a query by The Island, IGP Mahinda Balasuriya said that compared to the last General Election in April 2004, the ongoing campaign had been free from major incidents involving government and Opposition supporters. He pointed out that during the last General Election campaign..