April 07, Colombo (LNW): With Sri Lanka’s Local Government Elections approaching, the Election Commission has confirmed that sealed packets containing postal ballot papers for over one hundred councils are to be formally handed over to the Postal Department today (07).
This development marks a significant step forward in the administrative rollout of the 2025 electoral process.
According to Election Commission Chair R.M.A.L. Rathnayake, this initial handover covers 114 local bodies. He further noted that ballot dispatches for the remaining councils will proceed after judicial procedures concerning their respective nominations are concluded, signalling the Commission’s intention to ensure both procedural integrity and timely execution.
In parallel, the Postal Department has indicated its readiness to handle the upcoming distribution. Post Master General S.R.W.M.R.P. Sathkumara stated that all logistical arrangements have been completed to receive and process the ballot consignments.
Depending on final confirmations, deliveries are expected to commence either later this afternoon or on the following day.
The Department of Government Printing has also announced the completion of its task, having finalised the production of postal ballots for all Local Government bodies nationwide. Government Printer Pradeep Pushpakumara confirmed that the full consignment has already been handed over to the Election Commission, following strict quality control and verification protocols.
