Accepting of postal vote applications have commenced, in light of the upcoming presidential elections.

Additional Elections Commissioner U. Amaradasa stated that these applications are to be handed over to the returning officers of the relevant districts.

The Elections Secretariat has advised the general public to verify as to whether their names are on the 2014 voter list, before submitting applications.

Additional Elections Commissioner U. Amaradasa also stated that the lists are accessible at the divisional secretariats as well as the the Grama Seva offices. Accepting of applications for postal votes will conclude on December 4.

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