40 candidates place deposits for Presidential Election
The Election Commission has announced that 40 candidates have deposited their securities for the upcoming presidential election.
The acceptance of nominations will take place tomorrow morning (Aug. 15) from 9.00am – 11.00am.
Individuals will have the opportunity to submit objections from 9.00am – 11.30am.
Meanwhile, acting Police Media Spokesperson – DIG Ruwan Gunasekara has confirmed that a special security and traffic program will be implemented around the Election Commission in Rajagiriya tomorrow.
Janaka Ratnayake to contest
Earlier today, bonds were also placed for Janaka Ratnayake to contest the Presidential Election.
The former Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is contesting as the candidate of the ‘United Lanka Podujana Party’.
