Government printer requests assistance in writing for funds, protection from the Secretary of the Finance Ministry, and IGP.

Government Printer Mrs. Gangani Liyanage has sent letters to the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and the Inspector General of Police asking for money and security to print ballot papers.

It is stated in the letter sent by the Chief of Printer to the Inspector General of Police that 35 police officers are needed during the day and 28 at night during the period of printing the ballot papers.