Voting begins in Sri Lanka local government elections
Sri Lankans began voting in the much awaited local government elections on Saturday at over 13,000 polling centers across the island amid heavy security.
Voting began at 7.00 a.m. at 13,374 centers for over 15 million Sri Lankans to cast their ballots at one of the most crucial elections in recent history. The voting to elect representatives for 340 Local Government Bodies will conclude at 4.00 p.m. today.
According to the Election Commission, 15,760,867 people are eligible to exercise their franchise to elect 8,356 members out of the 57,219 candidates vying for 340 local government bodies.
Chairman of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya said according to the new electoral system, a voter should only place one cross sign (X) in the box opposite the party or independent...