Local Government Election delayed, again

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Elections Commission says that the Local Government Election cannot be held on the 25th of April 2023.

It noted that a date for the election will be decided based on a court order, or based on the provision of funds.

Sri Lanka's Election Commission met on Tuesday (11) to decide on the Local Government Election 2023.

On Monday (10) State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Janaka Wakkumbura said that it would be difficult to conduct the Local Government Election on the 25th of April.

Speaking to reporters following a meeting between the Election Commission and the Prime Minister, he said that the Election Commission will announce the date of the election before the 25th of April.