The calling of nominations for the election of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha commenced today.
Accordingly, nominations will be accepted from today until 12.00 pm on September 12 at the Galle District Secretariat.
Placing of deposits from candidates for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election commenced on 26 August and will continue until 11 September 2024.
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has placed deposits for its candidates contesting the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election.
The term of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha, effective from November 2019, ended on 06 March 2024, after the budget was defeated for the fourth consecutive time.
Since the budget was defeated for the fourth time, as per the Local Council Act, a Special Commissioner took over.
However, on August 26, 2024, the National Election Commission announced the schedule for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election.
The Election Commission is taking necessary measures to conduct the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election soon after the conclusion of the Presidential Election. (Newswire)