Nearly 250 independent groups place deposits for General Elections

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Colombo, October 08 (Daily Mirror) - A total of 246 independent groups have placed their cash deposits for the upcoming general elections scheduled for November 14, 2024, the Election Commission stated.

The groups made their deposits between September 25 and October 08.

Key districts with the highest number of deposits include Batticaloa (22), Jaffna (22), Digamadulla (37), Trincomalee (17) and Colombo (17).

Meanwhile, a total of 17 political parties and 16 independent groups have so far submitted their nominations to the Election Commission.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Tuesday, 08 October 2024 10:19 PM

Let's make it to the Guinness Book of records!

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Increase The Deposit To Prevent Abuse Wednesday, 09 October 2024 05:24 AM

Most won’t be nominated as we have seen the chaos and unruly behaviour over the years in parliament. We want proper, reasonable representation which brings improvements to the country and for its citizens. Anyway, hope New government will increase the deposit so that only serious and genuine candidates participate in elections. If they win handsomely, maybe return a certain percentage of the deposit back to the candidate.

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Repot Tuesday, 08 October 2024 10:37 PM

Finally we can see vaasee paththta hoiyaaa.

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Sam Silva Tuesday, 08 October 2024 10:41 PM

It's getting exciting by the day Good luck!

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Jude Tuesday, 08 October 2024 11:36 PM

These idiots think they can make money in politics

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Pauper Wednesday, 09 October 2024 01:43 AM

95% of the independent group will lose their deposits. Thus to get revenue from these rich folks, the deposit should be one million rupees.

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Perera Wednesday, 09 October 2024 05:42 AM

250 independent groups (and most of the others) dedicating themselves to serve the nation??

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Jacoob National Servist Wednesday, 09 October 2024 11:02 AM

Level of motivation to serve and save the country. Would be interesting to see how this number dwindles if compulsory National service is a mandatory prerequisite for these candidates...

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One Jacoob per electorate Wednesday, 09 October 2024 11:03 AM

One group per electoarte .. :)

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shelliah Wednesday, 09 October 2024 12:50 PM

Government should increase the deposit and we can save money our spending Election cost.

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