COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Elections Commission is to convene on September 9th. A spokesperson said that the commission will discuss a range of matters including the upcoming Presidential Election.

The date for the calling of nominations for the Presidential elections is to be decided on the same day.

The commission is also to consider the need for district-based centres to receive complaints on election violations.

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