Sri Lanka’s Registered Political Parties Rise to 85 Amid Election Delays

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Election Commission has confirmed that the number of registered political parties in Sri Lanka has risen to 85.

Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said five new parties were registered last year and added that the registration process for new parties in 2026 began on January 1. 

He noted that registrations will remain open until February 28.

Chairman Rathnayake further stated that the commission has been unable to hold elections so far due to several legal constraints. 

He assured that all relevant authorities have been kept informed of the obstacles and issues arising from the delay in conducting the polls.