July 17, Colombo (LNW): The Election Commission was empowered to proclaim the date for the Presidential Election after midnight on Tuesday (16).
The Election Commission stated it will declare the Presidential Election in Sri Lanka by the end of July. Several documents related to the election have already been handed over for printing.
A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday (17) morning between officials from the Ministry of Finance and members of the Election Commission to discuss the provision of the relevant funds. The estimated cost for the Presidential Election is Rs. 10 billion, and the discussion will focus on the timely release of funds from the Treasury.
The Department of Government Printing, the Inspector General of Police, and the Post Master General were also summoned to the Election Commission to discuss matters related to the Presidential Election.
On Wednesday (17), a group of United National Party representatives are set to meet with the Chairman of the Election Commission. Additionally, representatives of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna met with members of the Election Commission on Tuesday (16).
