Registration of New Political Parties Begins

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Election Commission says that the registration process for new political parties has officially commenced.

Applications will be accepted until 3.00 p.m. on the 28th of February. 

Application forms can be obtained from the official website of the Election Commission, as well as from its head office in Rajagiriya and district election offices. 

The Election Commission says that applicants must submit the party constitution, a list of office bearers, details of women office bearers, audited accounts for the past four years, the party’s policy statement, and documents confirming that the party is actively functioning, along with the completed application.