Postal voting for the local government polls could take place as scheduled depending on the availability of the ballot papers by tomorrow (18), said the Election Commission.
If not, a new date for postal voting will be decided on February 19, its chairman Nimal Punchihewa has told Neth News.
The government printer’s insistence on the adherence to a finance ministry circular had nothing to do with holding the election, he stressed.
Neither institution has responded favourably despite discussions, with another meeting due shortly, said Punchihewa.
