Members of the National Elections Commission are expected to meet President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.

During the meeting, the Commission is expected to discuss logistical issues that should be resolved to conduct the election according to new health and safety standards.

Informed sources said the Commission sought the meeting with the President.

The Commission has already announced that the cost for the upcoming Parliamentary election will increase further due to the new health and safety regulations.

The Parliamentary election is scheduled to take place on August 05.