Over 17 million voters are eligible to cast ballots in the Local Government Elections, Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake said.
Saman Sri Rathnayake said a total of 17,296,330 voters are eligible to cast their ballots for 336 local government institutions.
He made the remarks while addressing the media yesterday, following discussions held with District Returning Officers, and Deputy and Assistant Election Commissioners on the necessary measures for the upcoming polls.
“The call for nominations for 336 local government institutions has now been finalized. Accordingly, elections will be held to elect members for 4,872 Divisions. A total of 17,296,330 voters have been registered,” he added. (Newswire)
