By: Isuru Parakrama
November 18, Colombo (LNW): The Election Commission of Sri Lanka is set to hold a significant meeting on 27 November to discuss critical issues related to the pending Local Government and Provincial Council elections.
This will mark the commission’s first formal gathering since the conclusion of the parliamentary elections, underscoring its focus on addressing pressing electoral matters.
A key item on the agenda will be the implementation of a court order regarding the Local Government elections. The commission aims to align its strategies with the judicial directive while addressing logistical and administrative challenges that have delayed the electoral process.
In parallel, financial provisions for these elections are expected to be included in the Vote on Account, which is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament in December.
Despite these preparatory steps, the exact dates for the polls have not yet been decided, and this issue is likely to dominate discussions during the upcoming meeting.
In a related development, the commission has reiterated its call for political parties to submit their National List MP nominees without delay. This follows the gazetting of nominees from several parties, although some have yet to comply.
