By Newswire Editorial
The Election Commission has clarified that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) continues to be a recognised political party, dismissing media reports claiming that its recognition had been withdrawn.
In a statement issued today (13), the Election Commission said the SLFP remains a recognised political party despite an ongoing internal dispute over the position of party secretary.
The Commission explained that since 2025, the SLFP has been classified as a political party with an unresolved dispute concerning the secretary’s position, following disagreements between rival factions.
Following requests to resolve the matter, representatives of the rival factions were summoned for a discussion with the Election Commission on November 6.
During the meeting, both factions agreed that a decision regarding the disputed secretary’s position should be reached after the Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province delivers its ruling in the ongoing case.
The Election Commission emphasised that the dispute over the secretary’s position does not affect the SLFP’s status as a recognised political party.
The clarification was issued by Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake in response to what the Commission described as false media reports claiming that the SLFP was no longer a recognised political party. (Newswire)
