An estimate of Rs. 1.4 billion has been forwarded to the Election Commission, predicting the expenses of the Postal Department for the upcoming presidential election.

Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe has revealed this information today (29) when inquired by Ada Derana. 

He mentioned that the estimate covers many expenses, including general postal charges, registered postal charges, expenses for stationery, transportation expenses, and administrative charges.

Ranasinghe noted that this estimate is a forecast and that the final amount requested may change.