July 24, Colombo (LNW): President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the Ministry of Finance to release the funds allocated for the upcoming Presidential Election without delay, according to a senior official.
The 2024 budget includes an allocation of Rs. 10 billion for this election. Recently, officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Election Commission met to discuss the election-related expenses.
The Election Commission stated that the discussion primarily focused on the financial requirements for the election. Additionally, reports on estimated election expenses have been requested from 45 police divisions and forwarded to the Police Headquarters. These reports will form the basis for the final estimate of expenses, as confirmed by a senior official.
