A. Mohammed Ilyas, who received nominations for the upcoming presidential election, has passed away at age 78. Mr. Ilyas was to contest as an independent candidate under the symbol of a syringe. He passed away on August 22nd while receiving treatment at the Puttalam Base Hospital due to a sudden illness. Mr. Ilyas has also […]
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In the 2024 presidential election, more than 700,000 voters were eligible for postal voting. It is reported that 736,589 voters have applied for postal voting, of which 24,268 have been rejected. Election Commissioner General Mr Saman Sri Rathnayake has said that all the documents related to the postal ballot will be forwarded to the relevant […]
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The Election Commission has decided to impose a legal limit on the maximum amount that can be spent on an election campaign program, with the intention of regulating the expenses of presidential election candidates. According to the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act, the amount authorised to be spent per voter must be published in a […]
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Although a large number of candidates compete at the presidential election, in most cases it has become a contest between two major candidates. The Presidential Election is conducted under a preference order system. Thus, a voter can vote for one candidate of his choice or three candidates in the order of his choice. According to […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election approaches, many misleading claims often circulate on social media, including false information about voting procedures and other election-related matters. These misleading narratives can create confusion and misinformation among voters, making it crucial to verify the accuracy of such claims before sharing or believing them. Social Media […]
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The 2024 Presidential Election is becoming a hot topic day by day. It has become the first Presidential Election in which the most significant number of candidates are contesting in the history of Sri Lanka with 39 candidates. Many commentators state that there will be a high competition between several main candidates this time. Accordingly, […]
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The Election Commissioner is responsible for setting the dates for accepting nominations and conducting the Presidential Election. This process begins with an official notice published in the gazette. The date for accepting nominations is set within a period ranging from 16 to 21 days after the publication of this notice . Following the submission of […]
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The period for the candidates contesting the upcoming Presidential Election, which will be held on 21st September, to submit deposits was over at noon on 14th August. Accordingly, the Election Commission stated that 40 people submitted deposits to contest the Presidential Election. The Election Commission also stated that 22 registered political parties and another political […]
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PAFFREL, in its commitment to supporting the Election Commission and ensuring free and fair elections, is actively monitoring the 2024 Presidential Election. The organisation’s Executive Director, Mr Rohana Hettiarachchi, has emphasised that PAFFREL will take appropriate action against any violations of election laws or incidents that may unfairly affect a candidate or their party. If […]
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The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the dates for the upcoming elections. In light of this, there has been a surge in misleading claims circulating on social media about the election dates. These false statements are causing confusion among the public, making it crucial to verify information from credible sources to ensure accurate […]
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