Sri Lanka Election Commission to release preference numbers for candidates today
Posted by Editor on October 16, 2024 - 9:52 am
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that the preference numbers for candidates contesting the 2024 Parliamentary Election will be released today (October 16).
A total of 8,352 candidates are running in this general election, with 966 candidates competing in the Colombo District, the highest of any district.
According to the Election Commission, preference numbers from all 22 districts have been received.
After a final verification, these numbers will be issued by the district returning officers, with the process expected to be completed by today.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Defence Secretary reaffirms national security as top priority at KDU convocation October 16, 2024
- Arjun Aloysius’ bail request rejected again in VAT evasion case October 16, 2024
- Appeal Court blocks arrest of Upul Tharanga on return to Sri Lanka October 16, 2024
- Sri Lanka Election Commission to release preference numbers for candidates today October 16, 2024
- Mahinda Rajapaksa confirms no plans to retire from politics October 16, 2024
