March 09, Colombo (LNW): In preparation for the upcoming local government elections, a total of 57 independent groups and 18 political parties have successfully deposited bonds, confirmed the Election Commission.
The bonds, which are required for participation in the elections, have been submitted for 168 local government institutions across the country.
The collection period for deposit bonds began on March 03 and is set to conclude on March 19, 2025, as part of the ongoing preparations for the elections.
In a key development, the submission of nominations for the elections will open on March 17, marking the next step in the electoral process.
In a bid to ensure fairness and transparency during the campaign period, the National Election Commission has also issued a special circular to prevent the misuse of state resources and property.
This directive has been distributed to ministry secretaries, the general secretaries of provincial councils, commission secretaries, district secretaries, and heads of all relevant government institutions.
The circular aims to provide clear guidelines to prevent any potential abuse of public assets during the election period.
