Lecturers at Jaffna University have condemned attempts to force them to sign a letter to incumbent Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, wishing him success at the upcoming presidential elections.
The lecturers filed a complaint at the Jaffna District Elections Commissions after refusing to sign the letter, which was sent to all faculties at the university, reports Uthayan.
Also see our earlier post: Jaffna University teachers protest against political interference (09 Dec 2014)
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