Election Commission requests funds of Rs. 8.5 billion for the Presidential Election

Colombo (News 1st): The Ministry of Finance says that the Election Commission has requested funds of Rs. 8.5 billion for the presidential election.

A senior spokesperson to the finance ministry confirmed that steps are being taken to release these funds promptly.

A budget allocation of Rs. 10 billion has been set aside for the 2024 Presidential Election.

Meanwhile, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Ministry of Finance to release the necessary funds for the Election.

A senior official of the finance ministry confirmed that the President has directed that the funds be released without any delay.