The National Peoples’ Power (NPP) will not face any obstacles in functioning as the ruling party of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha, former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said. 

The NPP emerged victorious in the recently held Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election, securing 15 seats, while the other opposition parties combined secured the remaining 15 seats. 

Addressing concerns over the NPP’s majority, Mahinda Deshapriya said as per the Election Law the NPP had won the election with a clear majority of 50% and thus the party Secretary has the power to nominate the Chairman and Deputy Chairman.

He said, that on the request of the Election Commission, the NPP Secretary will suggest the names of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha.

“A vote will also not be required to elect a Chairman as the NPP has secured the 50% majority of elected members in the election,” Mahinda Deshapriya said.

“When voting takes place on any proposal put forth at the Pradeshiya Sabha, if the opposition votes against the proposal then the Chairman can use his vote as a deciding vote, either in favour or against,” the former Election Commissioner further explained. (Newswire)

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All election officers, ballot papers, and other equipment required for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election will be moved to the respective polling centres today, the National Election Commission announced.

The Election Commission says a total of 55,643 voters are eligible to vote at 48 polling stations and that the polling will be held according to the voter registration list for the year 2018. 

The Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election will be conducted from 07.00 am to 04.00 pm tomorrow (Oct 26).

The Election Commission said that all necessary security arrangements are in place for the election. (Newswire)

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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)

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