The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has established an Election Complaints Desk to receive complaints related to the upcoming Local Government Election.

"The Desk shall pay particular attention to the rights violations of women candidates," a spokesman of the Human Rights Commission said.

There were multiple allegations on female candidates contesting the election being harassed by their male counterparts. 

The elections desk has also opened up two hotline numbers 077 3088135 or 077 3762112 operating around the clock. 

The Elections Desk will ensure that there is a level playing field at the Local Government election as far as female candidates are concerned, the spokesman also added.