The accepting of nominations for the upcoming Presidential Election concluded at 11.00 a.m. today (15) at the Election Secretariat in Rajagiriya.
The Chairman of the Election Commission R.M.A.L. Rathnayake announced that a total of 39 out of 40 candidates who have placed bonds to contest the 2024 Presidential Election have submitted their nominations.
The written objections for the nominations can be submitted until 11.30 a.m. today, he said.
The nominations were accepted from 9.00 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, with the filing of objections permitted between 9.00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The allocation of election symbols for candidates from other parties is scheduled following the objection period.
The deadline for the placing of deposits for the candidates contesting the 2024 Presidential Election concluded at 12 noon on Wednesday (14), while 40 individuals in total have placed deposits to contest the upcoming presidential election.
This includes 22 candidates from recognized political parties, 01 from other political parties and 17 independent candidates nominated by a voter.