The government expects to conduct the Provincial Council elections at the earliest possible time, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.
Responding to a question at the post-Cabinet media briefing regarding a recent statement by MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi that the elections would not be held, the Minister clarified that the government has already allocated funds for the polls.
He explained that if Parliament enacts the necessary legislation and completes the delimitation process within this year, elections can be conducted.
“The expectation of the government is to hold the Provincial Council elections quickly. There is no idea that the elections will not be held. A committee has already been appointed in Parliament, and the work must proceed through it,” Jayatissa said.
The Minister stressed that elections cannot be held without a legal framework, underscoring the need for Parliament to pass the required law without delay. (Newswire)