Colombo Mayor Vote : Voting concludes, counting begins
Colombo Mayor Vote: After nearly an hour of intense debate, both NPP and Opposition have finally agreed to proceed with a final secret vote to elect the Mayor.
The Inaugural meeting of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is currently underway to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the Local Council.
The names of Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) and Riza Zarook of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are proposed for the post of Mayor of Colombo.
However, a tense situation has arisen due to an argument over whether an open vote or a secret ballot should be held to elect the Mayor.
It is reported that the NPP had suggested a secret ballot, while the other parties are calling for an open vote, with a huge argument underway during the council’s ongoing session. (Newswire)
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