Kotikawatte-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Prasanna Solangaarachchi said that he will not be contesting the upcoming Local Government Elections.

Making a special statement yesterday, he said that the elections are likely to take place in late February or early March.

Solangaarachchi adviced the Pradeshiya Sabha members to be prepared for the election.

Prasanna Solangaarachchi was recently appointed as the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Avissawella Chief Organizer by President Maithripala Sirisena.