August 26, Colombo (LNW): The Postal Department is set to receive the reserved consignment of registered postal ballot papers today (26) in preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election.
This marks a crucial phase in the election process as postal voters across the country await the distribution of their ballot papers.
The distribution of official polling cards for the upcoming election will commence on 3 September, with 8 September designated as a special day to ensure widespread distribution.
As election preparations intensify, Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe announced yesterday that all staff leave within the Department of Posts has been suspended until the election period concludes.
This measure aims to ensure the smooth handling of election-related duties. However, staff requiring leave for urgent reasons must obtain permission from the Deputy Postmaster General overseeing their region.
The Presidential Election is scheduled for 21 September, with postal voting set to take place on 4, 5, and 6 September.
Notably, 4 September is allocated for postal voting within District Secretariats, Election Offices, and the Police. Additional days, 11 and 12 September, have been set aside for those who are unable to cast their postal votes during the initial period.
Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake confirmed that 736,589 postal vote applications were received, out of which 24,268 were rejected, leaving 712,321 eligible postal voters.
