President says presidential election to be held as planned

Colombo, May 29 - President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the presidential election will definitely be held in the future and financial allocations have already been allocated for it.

While joining the "What's New" workshop held at the President's office on legal reform with young legal professionals, the President said that that none of the candidates aspiring to run in the presidential election have announced their intention to abolish the executive powers associated with the position. 

The President highlighted the dual nature of the executive presidential system, noting its advantages and disadvantages. He emphasized that the executive power vested in the presidency played a pivotal role in the economic development of Sri Lanka and the resolution of the 30-year war.