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Cabinet Spokesperson Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated yesterday (28) that the Local Government elections will be held in April.
He made this announcement during the Cabinet media briefing held at the Government Information Department. The Minister said the Supreme Court decision related to the Local Government Elections has already been delivered.
Accordingly, the Speaker is expected to inform that decision to Parliament, after which the relevant laws will be brought forward to facilitate the election. The Election Commission will announce the appropriate date for the elections, the Minister added.
Dr. Jayatissa also said that after the Local Government Elections are concluded, a decision will be made regarding the Provincial Council elections, potentially with amendments to the electoral system.
Ishara Mudugamuwa
