Colombo, September 4 (Daily Mirror) - Postal voting for the 2024 Presidential election officially begins today, with over 700,000 eligible voters set to cast their ballots. 

According to the Election Commission, postal votes can be marked today (September 4) at District Secretariats and Election Commission offices across the country.

For uniformed staff and civil workers attached to law enforcement and security offices, postal voting will be available on September 4 and 6. This includes Senior DIG and DIG Offices, SP and ASP Offices, Police Stations, Special Task Force (STF) Camps, Special Police Units, and VIP Security Divisions.

On September 5 and 6, postal voting will be conducted at Tri-Forces camps and all other government institutions.

In cases where voters are unable to cast their votes on the initial dates, the Election Commission has allocated additional days on September 11 and 12. Voters can visit the District Election Offices in the district where their workplace is located to mark their postal votes.

To participate in postal voting, voters must present proof of identity, such as a National Identity Card, valid Driving License, valid Passport, or a temporary Identity Card issued by the Election Commission.

A total of 736,589 applications were received for postal voting for this election. However, 24,268 of these applications were rejected, leaving 712,321 eligible voters to cast their postal votes.