The Election Commission (EC) of Sri Lanka announced yesterday that the much-awaited 2025 Local Government Elections will be held on May 6th. This announcement was made during a special media briefing held immediately after the conclusion of the nomination acceptance period for the Local Government elections.
The acceptance of nominations for 336 Local Government institutions began on March 17th and concluded at noon yesterday. The deadline for placing deposits for the upcoming LG polls was midnight on Wednesday, March 19th.
A total of 17,296,330 voters have registered and are eligible to vote in the upcoming Local Government polls. Although nominations were initially submitted in 2023 for the holding of the LG Elections, the EC had to postpone the polls due to the previous government’s inability to allocate the necessary funds for the elections.
The EC Chairman has confirmed that the required funds have now been received, ensuring that the 2025 LG polls can proceed as scheduled. This announcement marks a significant step in Sri Lanka’s democratic process, allowing citizens to exercise their right to vote and elect their local government representatives.
The EC is expected to release further details about the election process, including campaigning guidelines, polling station locations, and security arrangements, in the coming weeks. All political parties and candidates are urged to adhere to the election rules and regulations and ensure a peaceful and fair election.
The 2025 Local Government Elections are crucial for Sri Lanka’s decentralized governance structure, as they will determine the leadership and direction of local government bodies across the country. These bodies play a vital role in providing essential services and implementing development projects at the grassroots level.