A total of 33 candidates contesting in the upcoming Local Government (LG) election have been arrested for violating election laws, according to an official statement issued by Police. The arrests, made between 3 March and 30 April, come as part of a wider crackdown on...

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed a notable reduction in election law violations during the ongoing local government election period, citing it as a sign of progress in the country’s democratic journey. Referring to recent reports and press releases by the Election Commission, TISL...