July 09, Colombo (LNW): The Government Printer, Inspector General of Police, and the Postmaster General have been summoned before the National Election Commission today (9) to discuss matters related to the upcoming presidential election.
Chairman of the Elections Commission, R. M. A. L. Ratnayake, stated that the discussion will focus on future procedures for conducting the presidential election.
According to the constitution, the National Election Commission will have the authority to announce the presidential election after 17th July. Chairman Ratnayake highlighted that steps will be taken to announce the date of the presidential election before the end of this month.
In related news, the National Elections Commission has certified the 2024 electoral register. Chairman R. M. A. L. Ratnayake mentioned that the certified electoral register will be officially published before the end of this week.
