General Election: Prez releases Rs. 11 Bn

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Colombo, Sep 30 (Daily Mirror) - The general election is expected to be held on November 14 2024 while the final day of nominations will be October 4.2024

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has released Rs 11 billion for the general elections, Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake said yesterday.

Ratnayake, said the President had signed the relevant document for the release of Rs.11 Billion which is expected to be the total amount of funds needed for the general election.

He revealed this to the media following a discussion on preliminary preparations for the upcoming General Election.

Two meetings regarding the preliminary matters concerning the parliamentary elections were conducted at the Election Commission Office in Rajagiriya yesterday

The first discussion was held with the participation of District Secretaries and Deputy District Secretaries, and the Commissioner General e also attended the discussion.

Meanwhile, another meeting between District Returning Officers, Assistant Commissioners, and Deputy Election Commissioners was held last afternoon to further discuss election preparations.

The general election is expected to be held on November 14 2024 while the final day of nominations will be October 4 2024. New Parliament is expected to meet on November 21

Comments - 18

Aviator Monday, 30 September 2024 10:40 AM

Can’t wait. It’s the day that all Sri Lankans get to chase the rogues out of Parliament and bring in a new political era.

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Ram P Monday, 30 September 2024 10:55 AM

Thanks President Dissanayaka for providing the money for elections. You must come as victor. Educating the voters will be necessary. ASAP engage your party members to do the needful

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Ravi Monday, 30 September 2024 11:16 AM

Thanks to Ranil for saving up money. But how are you going to conduct provincial and local government elections later?

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Prof Calculus Monday, 30 September 2024 01:29 PM

Dont reduce gas petrol and diesel even when you can and in 3 months we can collect 22 Bn for the remaining two elections.

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Do Away With Local and Provincial Elections Monday, 30 September 2024 08:01 PM

Can SL do away with Provincial and Local Government's?. Can’t the MPs and Governors run the various districts with team of Professionals? Maybe someone with Political Science background could advise the public on this issue. Thank you:)

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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johan Monday, 30 September 2024 12:21 PM

General election is a must for the country to go forward to do a clean politics.EC will not require such a big amount once and for all.The amount could be phased out to installments on priority basis

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Cheers Monday, 30 September 2024 12:52 PM

How much money did you make president anura as you have explained with Yahapalanaya for roguevdeals and you know how to rob people's money

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Waste not Monday, 30 September 2024 03:15 PM

As you can see from the comments, the majority of tax payers are happy to pay Rs.11 billion for elections. After all, they think it is money well spent to elect a bunch of public servants!

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shelliah Monday, 30 September 2024 08:40 PM

what ever money we spend is better than the looters sitting in parliament looting 100 times higher. good job done quickly AKD.

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