A female candidate from the main opposition United National Party (UNP) in Matale was assaulted along with a supporter while campaigning earlier today, the party said.
UNP team leader for the area-Daljith Aluvihare said that the candidate Dharshini Bassanayake and M. Kulatunga were later treated at the Matale hospital.
He added that the incident took place opposite the Rock House Hotel in Matale.
The police later arrested the suspect and released him on bail.
"This should never have never been the case, since the victims were still in hospital", Mr. Aluvihare said.
In a separate incident earlier today an independent candidate was attacked at Kotte and had to seek treatment at the Colombo National Hospital.
The victim-Chandima Nayanajith later alleged that those who carried out the attack were supporters from the UNP.
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UNP team leader for the area-Daljith Aluvihare said that the candidate Dharshini Bassanayake and M. Kulatunga were later treated at the Matale hospital.
He added that the incident took place opposite the Rock House Hotel in Matale.
The police later arrested the suspect and released him on bail.
"This should never have never been the case, since the victims were still in hospital", Mr. Aluvihare said.
In a separate incident earlier today an independent candidate was attacked at Kotte and had to seek treatment at the Colombo National Hospital.
The victim-Chandima Nayanajith later alleged that those who carried out the attack were supporters from the UNP.
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