Sri Lanka Parliamentary Election Likely at End of November

September 23, 2024

Following Anura Kumara Dissanayake's election as Sri Lanka’s new President, a Parliamentary election could take place as early as late November 2024. Anura Kumara Dissanayake hinted at this possibility during his victory speech, though he did not provide a specific timeline.

Bimal Ratnayake, a prominent member of National People's Power (NPP), indicated that a dissolution of Parliament is imminent. Election monitors suggest that if this occurs by September 25, the election could be scheduled for late November.

Former election monitor RajithnKeerthi Tennakoon outlined the anticipated timeline:

- Parliament Dissolution/Election Notification: Expected around September 25, 2024

- Nomination Deadline: Likely by October 4, 2024
- Official Election Date Announcement: Expected by October 7, 2024
- Election Day: Projected between November 22 and November 30, 2024