Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election: 55,000 Voters Set to Cast Ballots Today

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election is taking place today, October 26, 2024.

Approximately 55,000 voters are eligible to cast their ballots, at 48 polling stations across the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha locality.

A total of 279 candidates from eight political parties and one independent group will be contesting for a spot among the 28 representative seats of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha. 

According to Galle District Returning Officer, W. A. Dharmasiri, voting for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today.

He further assured that plans are in place to address any emergency situations that may arise.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Sri Lanka has decided that voters will be marked on their left thumb during this election. 

The Election Commission said that this measure was taken to address potential issues and confusion that may arise, as voters marked on their left little finger to cast their vote, during the 2024 presidential election.

The Commission further highlighted that if a voter does not have a thumb on their left hand, they may mark on their right thumb or any other finger appropriately.