Over 50 Politicians Withdraw from Upcoming General Election

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Election observation organizations report that a significant number of politicians will not be contesting the upcoming general election for the first time.

Executive Director of PAFFREL Rohana Hettiarachchi emphasized the critical nature of this year's election due to these unprecedented changes.

Furthermore, Executive Director of the Institute of Democratic Reforms and Election Studies Manjula Gajanayake noted that over 50 active politicians have exited the race this year.