Parliament Election : Distribution of ballot boxes begins

November 13, 2024 at 10:16 AM

The distribution of ballot boxes and stationery items for the 2024 General Election will be carried out today, the National Election Commission said.

Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratanayake said the distribution will take place from 07.00 am to 04.00 pm today.

He further said that the ballot boxes and stationery items will be distributed to 13,314 polling centres.

Saman Sri Ratanayake revealed that with the assistance of the election office, a rehearsal will also be conducted today on how the election should be conducted. 

Meanwhile, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa says 64,000 Police officials will be deployed on election duty.

He further said that the Police officials will be deployed covering all polling stations across the nation. (Newswire)