Postal voting for Sri Lanka’s General Election 2024 officially began today (30), with arrangements made by the Election Commission to facilitate voting at various government offices and secure venues across the country.
Key Highlights:
- Voting Venues: Postal voting is being conducted at police stations, District Secretariats, Election Commission offices, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) offices, and other official government premises today. Additional voting days are scheduled for November 1 and November 4.
- Options for Armed Forces and Government Employees: Members of the armed forces and other government institution employees can cast their postal votes on November 1 and November 4, ensuring broader accessibility for these groups.
- Alternative Arrangements: Voters unable to vote on the designated days may do so at their respective District Secretariat, aligning with the workplace location, for added convenience.
- Verification and Security Measures: Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Rathnayake, clarified that official IDs are not allowed for identification, which will follow specific Election Commission protocols. Additionally, Deputy Postmaster General D.A. Rajitha K. Ranasinghe confirmed readiness to collect sealed registered postal vote packets from today, ensuring secure handling of ballots.
- Monitoring Efforts: To ensure transparency, People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) will deploy nearly 1,000 officials across the country to observe the postal voting process and uphold election integrity.
This structured approach and active monitoring aim to uphold voter rights and safeguard the election’s transparency, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s commitment to a free and fair General Election 2024.
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Last modified: October 30, 2024
