All should get voter registration forms by July 15 - Polls Chief

Hemanthi GURUGE

The Elections Department began distributing voter registration forms from June 1, Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriva said. Deshapriya requested the public to inform the Grama Niladari, District Election Secretariat or the Elections Commissioner if they do not receive the voter registration forms by July 15. He said reviewing the voter register annually has a direct impact on the election process.

“The responsibility of preparing an accurate voter register lies not only with the Elections Commissioner and the Grama Niladari. It is also a responsibility of the political parties, voters, media institutions and the public,” Deshapriya said.

The Elections Commissioner was speaking at a workshop organized by the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) at Hotel Renuka on Thursday. The PAFFREL requested the Elections Commissioner to set up a separate desk to obtain complaints during this period. The Elections Commissioner said that the Local Government Election for the remaining local councils will be held on July 23.