The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake has said that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signed the relevant document authorising the release of Rs. 11 billion needed for conducting the 2024 general election.
Ratnayake disclosed the authorization of funds following discussions over the weekend on preliminary preparations for the upcoming general election.
Preparations were discussed at meeings attended by District Secretaries and Deputy District Secretaries, and District Returning Officers, Assistant Election Commissioners, and Deputy Election Commissioners.
