The Election Commission has decided to recognize 07 new political parties.

The decision was taken during a recent meeting of the commission, says, chairman – Mr. Nimal G. Punchihewa.

The newly recognised political parties are as follows :

1. United Congress Party
2. Dewana Parapura
3. Sri Lankawe Samaja Prajathanthrawadi Pakshaya
4. Deshapremi Eksath Jathika Pakshaya
5. Bahujana Wiyath Peramuna
6. Eros Democratic Front
7. Democratic People’s Congress