INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Election Commission has summoned local government commissioners and assistant commissioners for a meeting on February 11.During the
meeting, the officials will be briefed on the upcoming Local Government election process, scheduled to be held on March 09, according to
Punchihewa.Meanwhile, the Election Commission says that it is yet to receive a response from the Secretary to the Finance Ministry
pertaining to the request made regarding the expenses required for LG poll preparations in the month of February.The election chief
mentioned that the Finance Secretary has been informed in writing that approximately Rs
770 million is needed this month for this purpose.The PAFFREL director Rohana Hettiarachchi meanwhile stated that the election monitoring
organization intends to urge the President and the Government to expeditiously provide the funds required by the Election Commission to hold
