Deadline for 2024 Nominations Ends at Noon Today

COLOMBO (News 1st); The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2024 general election will close at 12:00 PM today, according to the Chairman of the Election Commission, R.M.A.L. Ratnayake. 

He stated that the process is being conducted at District Secretariats.

Ratnayake also mentioned that the deadline for independent groups to submit their deposits is today at noon. 

Additionally, political parties contesting the general election must submit their national lists by the same deadline.

The Election Commission has urged candidates to conduct their election campaigns in compliance with election laws and to maintain fairness throughout the process.

As of now, 241 recognized political parties and independent groups have submitted their nominations for the general election. 

The number of independent groups that have deposited their funds stands at 349.