March 20, Colombo (LNW): The window for submitting nominations for the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections is set to close today (20), with the Election Commission announcing that no further nominations will be accepted beyond 12:00 noon.
The nomination period for candidates vying for seats in 336 Local Government institutions began on March 17, and it will soon be followed by the official announcement of the election date, which is expected once the nominations process is completed.
The deadline for candidates to submit their deposit payments for participation in the elections had already passed, closing on 19th March.
As political parties prepare for the elections, key figures have been vocal about their respective campaigns.
Former Member of Parliament (MP), Udaya Gammanpila, representing the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, expressed his confidence that the coalition is poised to bring about the much-needed change that voters have long awaited.
He assured that the alliance is fully prepared to address the concerns of the public and offer a fresh approach to governance at the local level.
Meanwhile, Patali Champika Ranawaka, another former MP and the leader of the United Republic Front (URF), highlighted his party’s efforts in fielding a highly capable team for the elections.
According to Ranawaka, his party has carefully selected individuals with the necessary expertise and commitment to serve the community effectively.
