Local Government Elections Sri Lanka
A police officer stands guard during the local government elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 6, 2025. The 2025 Local Government Elections in Colombo and across Sri Lanka take place on May 6, 2025, starting at 7:00 a.m. and continuing until 4:00 p.m. Voting occurs at 13,759 polling centers island-wide, including in Colombo. Over 17 million registered voters (17,156,338) are eligible to vote in the elections for 339 local government bodies. A record 75,589 candidates from 49 recognized political parties and 257 independent groups contest for 8,287 seats. (Photo by Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto)
| ID: | 12337880 |
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| Date: | 6 May 2025 |
| Location: | N/A |
| Copyright: | Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto |
| Category: | Politics |
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