Applications for new political parties from Monday (24)

 Sri Lanka’s Elections Commission says that it will accept applications for the registration of political parties from Monday (24).

Chairman of the Elections Commission Attorney-at-Law Nimal Punchihewa speaking to News 1st said the respective gazette will be made public on Monday (24).

There are 79 registered political parties in Sri Lanka and 6 of them are considered as inactive political parties due to legal issues.