September 16, Colombo (LNW): Voters who have not yet received their poll cards can visit the nearest post office to collect them this week, announced Post Master General Ruwan Sathkumara.
He specified that the cards would be available for collection from 18th to 21st September.
It has been noted that over 80 percent of the poll cards have already been distributed, with postal deliveries ceasing on 14th September 2024.
This initiative aims to ensure that all eligible voters have the necessary documentation in hand before election day.
In a related update, the Chairman of the Elections Commission, R.M.A.L. Ratnayake, reassured voters who might face discrepancies between the name on their poll card and that on their national identity card (NIC).
He clarified that the NIC remains the primary document for identification at polling stations. Voters encountering such mismatches are advised not to be concerned, as they also have the option of obtaining a certification from the Grama Niladhari, confirming their identity.
This effort by the postal service and the Elections Commission underscores the importance of ensuring that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote without hindrance.
