July 26, Colombo (LNW): President’s Counsel Ronald Perera has lodged the required bonds for President Ranil Wickremesinghe to stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming Presidential Election.
The deposit was made this morning (26) at the Election Commission Office in Rajagiriya.
The Election Commission has announced that deposits for the 2024 Presidential Election can be made from 8:30 am today until 12 noon on 14 August, the day before nominations are called.
Candidates endorsed by recognised political parties must deposit Rs. 50,000, while those nominated by other parties or electors must deposit Rs. 75,000.
Additionally, the Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification setting the Presidential Election date for 21 September 2024, with nominations to be accepted on 15 August 2024.
