Local Government Election before 10th March 2023
The National Election Commission met on Thursday (29) morning to reach several decisions including the date the call for nominations for the local government election.
In addition, the Inspector General of Police, Senior Officials at the Defence Ministry, Postmaster General, Government Printer among others were summoned to the Election Commission on Thursday (29).
The Chairman of the Election Commission Attorney Nimal Punchihewa said the meeting was called for to discuss the necessary measures related to the local government election.
The Election Commision said that the local government election is expected to take place before the 10th of March 2023.
The Chairman of the Election Commission Attorney Nimal Punchihewa said that the gazette notification calling for nominations for the local government election is expected to be issued before the 5th of January 2023.
The names of the elected candidates will be published via gazette by the 20th of March 2023.