Chairman of the National Committee on Delimitation of Divisions for Local Government Bodies Mahinda Deshapriya said the Sri Lankan Government must reach a decision on the Local Government Election before the 15th of September 2023.
He said in order to proceed with the Local Government Election, Sri Lankan authorities would either have to opt to the old system, or appoint a review committee for the purpose of holding an election.
The Former Election Commission was hopeful that either the Local Government Election or the Provincial Council Elections will be declared before the 15th of September 2023, and for voting to take place before Christmas.