COLOMBO : The date for the upcoming Presidential Election will be announced before the end of this month, the Chairman of the Elections Commission of Sri Lanka, R.M.A.L. Rathnayake told newsmen at a press conference in Colombo on Tuesday, July 16

Speaking during a special press conference , he also said that nothing will affect the holding of the election on that date.

Ratnayake also said that anyone can consider these dates which are determined in accordance with the Constitution and the President’s Act.

He added that the accepting of nominations for the presidential poll should be carried out between the 16th and 21st day after the publishing of the notice of the poll.

The chairman also explained that the presidential election should be held within 4-6 weeks from the date of acceptance of nominations.The election is to held between Sept. 15 and October 15. Those registered in the 2024 voters#, list will be eligible to cast their votes.pix courtesy Daily Mirror