Election Commission to Finalize Candidate Numbers Within Two Days

The Election Commission said that the allocation of candidate preference numbers for the upcoming parliamentary elections will be finalized within the next two days.

Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake confirmed that all preference numbers from various districts have been received and are currently under verification. Once confirmed, the relevant documents will be promptly dispatched to district election offices.

In addition, the Election Commission has scheduled a special meeting for tomorrow with ministry secretaries, heads of institutions, and statutory board chairpersons. Ratnayake said that the meeting will be provide guidance on implementing the Commission's directives for the elections.