She was commenting on an UNP candidate showing a picture of a bikini clad Hirunika Premachandra during a TV debate.
For a woman, indulging in fashion including
wearing a bikini is not a disqualification to engage in politics. What
matters is her political viewpoint and her political activism. If any
criticisms are leveled, it should be based on these factors, she said.
However, usually all criticisms that follow
a woman entering politics is based on either their dress or gender.
They are attempted to be repressed by insults or running them down, she
added
'During the initial days of this election
campaigning, even election observers had urged not to provide a chance
for sexual symbols. This is a democratic state where universal suffrage
is assured.
Therefore, I was constantly against mudslinging of the sort.
I even met with the Election Commissioner on this regard, Ms. Diana
further said.
Hirunika's Bikini Photos
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