The Election Commission (EC) has not been informed of a decision to hold the General Elections, The Sunday Morning learns.
“We haven’t been officially informed of a Parliamentary Election yet and that will only come after the Parliament is dissolved,” EC Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake told The Sunday Morning.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa has reportedly requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to hold a snap General Election prior to the Presidential Elections.
“Parliamentary Elections need to be held before August 2025 while the Presidential Election needs to be held between 18 September and 18 October. If Parliament is dissolved, then it is possible to hold a General Election any time before August 2025,” said Rathnayake.
Meanwhile, the Cabinet on Monday (18) approved a proposal to amend existing election laws, leading to concerns among Opposition parties on whether it was an attempt to delay elections.
Multiple attempts to contact SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam, Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga, and Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Bandula Gunawardana on whether the Government would hold a General Election first proved futile.