Election Commission to meet today to decide on date for LG Polls

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February 27, Colombo (LNW): The Election Commission of Sri Lanka is set to hold an important meeting today (27), with reports indicating that a decision on the date for the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections will be made during the session.

This meeting has been anticipated for weeks, as the nation awaits clarity on when the elections, crucial for local governance, will take place.

According to a recent gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, local government institutions are scheduled to hold their inaugural sessions after the elections on June 2, 2025.

Sources within the Election Commission have hinted that the elections are likely to be held either at the end of April or in the first week of May 2025. The final decision, which will confirm the exact date, is expected to provide clarity on the timeline for the electoral process.

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