Department of Elections, a short while ago, announced that the presidential election of 2015 will be held on January 08.

It also added that the nominations for the Presidential Elections will be called on December 08.

Speaking to media, Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya yesterday said that nominations would be called for the Presidential Election 2015 will be called after 16 days and before 21 days.

The Elections Commissioner also said that the election will be held within 45 to 65 days from today (20). Deshapriya added that he will issue the date for nominations and the date of the election within the next 48 hours.  

He made this announcement yesterday upon receiving the proclamation signed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.