By: Isuru Parakrama
November 11, Colombo (LNW): With Sri Lankans casting their ballots for the 2024 Parliamentary Election, early voter turnout figures reveal varied participation across the island, with polling continuing at 13,421 centres nationwide.
Returning Officers have reported initial turnout rates as of 10:00 a.m., reflecting moderate engagement in most districts.
In major regions, Colombo reported a 20 per cent turnout, with similar numbers in Kalutara, Kegalle, and Gampaha. Kandy and Anuradhapura witnessed slightly higher participation at 25 per cent, while Puttalam, Polonnaruwa, and Kurunegala each saw turnout at 22 per cent.
Some areas are seeing lower engagement: Matara reported only 10 per cent turnout by the morning, with Batticaloa close behind at 15 per cent. The northern districts of Jaffna and Vanni saw varied engagement, with Jaffna at 16 per cent and Vanni nearing 24.5 per cent. Other notable figures include Badulla at 21 per cent and Trincomalee with a turnout of 23 per cent.
The Election Commission hopes for increased participation throughout the day, urging citizens to exercise their voting rights to influence the nation’s future.
