Local Government polls to be held early next year: Vijitha

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The Local Government elections will be held at the beginning of next year, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath.

Speaking to the media in Kandy today (23), the Minister confirmed the decision, citing a Supreme Court directive that mandates holding the elections without delay.

“The Supreme Court has issued a ruling to hold the Local Government elections as soon as possible. However, the necessary provisions were not allocated to conduct these elections this year,” Minister Herath explained.

“Hence, the Local Government elections will be held at the beginning of next year,” he reiterated.

Comments - 11

Upulpb Saturday, 23 November 2024 07:20 PM

Hope they can find a way to combine Provincial counsel election with this to get the cost down.

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Shehan Saturday, 23 November 2024 07:23 PM

Good that all held close to major elections but lets amend the constitution to keep one single election to elect president, parliament and local governments. This way it will save money for the country as well.

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Fuard Saturday, 23 November 2024 11:15 PM

With the 2/3rd majority, it’s time the nominees contesting have an educational qualification to contest.

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Damith Wickramanayake Sunday, 24 November 2024 05:35 AM

Having all the elections in one day will never happen in Sri.lanka. politicians don't care saving the money . They just want to win the elections at any cost to the country . holding the presidential first and then few days later general election has a big advantage to the party who ever wins the presidential . hence winning elections and getting the advantage is the only objective of these politicians in Sri Lanka

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Man Sunday, 24 November 2024 05:58 AM

The relevant act must be revised to allow new nominations, for revision of already submitted nominations and withdrawing nominations, at a cost. Because, many crossovers occurred during the last 1 3/4 years.

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Supreme court law has killed common sense Sunday, 24 November 2024 01:35 PM

SJB and NPP, when putting up for LG election to happen, should have asked for nominations to be asked for again as well. Seems those parties are now entwined in the outdated nomination mess caused by the Supreme Court decision. Public must realise the law of the Supreme Court is devoid of common sense, and relying on law for fair results will result in mad situation like what's happened now.

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Man Monday, 25 November 2024 06:43 AM

Mess caused by the Supreme court? Not at all. It was Ranil who wanted his post protected by hook or crook by disrespecting the rule of law.

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Man Monday, 25 November 2024 06:43 AM

Mess caused by the Supreme court? Not at all. It was Ranil who wanted his post protected by hook or crook by disrespecting the rule of law.

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Mohan Sunday, 24 November 2024 09:19 AM

We should move to electronic voting system to save billions of rupees spent on elections. Would save time and allow people to vote from anywhere in the country, saving the cost of travel and reduce loss of productivity during elections.

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Me Talking Sunday, 24 November 2024 10:19 AM

This little country don't need any more minor governments, just waste of public funds. Have one government (parliament) and make it more efficient and reduce costs.

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Dee Monday, 25 November 2024 07:44 AM

Best that you say now itself that all the promises made during presidential elections will now be fulfilled after winning local elections! That way the foolish people will slide through the season blaming the previous government.

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