Elections Commission issues Gazette notification announcing that the Presidential Election will be held on 21 September, 2024 and Nominations will be accepted on 15 August 2024.
The Government Printer has confirmed receipt of the gazette notification regarding the declaration of the Presidential Election, which will be made public this morning (26th July). This announcement follows the submission of the gazette notification by the National Election Commission.
Previously, the National Election Commission decided to issue an extraordinary gazette notification on 26th July, announcing the date of the Presidential Election.
The election is scheduled to take place between September 17th and October 16th.
Several candidates have already confirmed their intention to run for the Presidential Election. Among them are Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka. Each of these candidates brings their unique perspectives and policies to the upcoming election, promising a competitive race.
The timely release of this document is a crucial step in the electoral process, setting the stage for the forthcoming election activities. The public and political parties await the official publication of the gazette to understand the specifics of the election schedule and related details.