By: Isuru Parakrama
October 27, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government intends to conduct Provincial Council elections within the coming year, with plans also in place for Local Government elections to be held within the same timeframe.
Speaking at an election rally in Ratnapura, the President emphasised the importance of a comprehensive political framework to rebuild and stabilise the nation.
He highlighted the need for a robust structure that includes not only the Presidency and Cabinet but also an active Parliament, Provincial Councils, and Local Government bodies to restore effective governance across the country.
“A well-rounded political mechanism—comprising the Presidency, a capable Cabinet, Parliament, Provincial Councils, and Local Government bodies like Urban Councils, Municipal Councils, and Pradeshiya Sabhas—is essential for the nation’s recovery,” Dissanayake asserted.
The President underscored the government’s commitment to holding these crucial elections as part of a broader strategy to revive governance and address the nation’s socio-political challenges.
