March 20, Colombo (LNW): The Election Commission has officially confirmed that Sri Lanka’s highly anticipated Local Government (LG) Elections will take place on May 06.
This announcement was made during a special press conference held earlier today, marking a significant milestone in the electoral process.
The final day for accepting nominations for the elections was today, with the cut-off time set for 12:00 noon.
Following this, no further nominations will be accepted. The nomination process, which commenced on March 17, saw candidates vying for positions in 336 Local Government institutions across the country.
With the conclusion of the nomination period, the Election Commission has now been able to officially confirm the date of the elections, providing much-needed clarity for voters and candidates alike.
Furthermore, the deadline for submitting deposits for the LG Elections wrapped up yesterday (19), as part of the final stages of preparation.
Earlier in the process, the Election Commission had extended several critical deadlines, including those for nomination submissions and deposit placements, in response to various logistical concerns.
However, with the nomination phase now complete, the path is clear for the election to proceed as scheduled.
