Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake yesterday said that the date of the Local Government Election will be decided after the conclusion of the GCE Advanced Level Examination.
He said that the attention of the Election Commission has focused on the dates on which this election can be held and it was discussed at length during the meeting held on Wednesday (27). The Chairman said that no specific date has been decided regarding the holding of the election and that the Commission will take a decision after the completion of the GCE Advanced Level Exam.
He stated further that the Local Government Elections should be held as soon as possible according to the Supreme Court order, so the Commission is prepared for it.
He said that the attention of the Election Commission has focused on the dates on which this election can be held and it was discussed at length during the meeting held on Wednesday (27). The Chairman said that no specific date has been decided regarding the holding of the election and that the Commission will take a decision after the completion of the GCE Advanced Level Exam.
He stated further that the Local Government Elections should be held as soon as possible according to the Supreme Court order, so the Commission is prepared for it.