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.

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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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