The Provincial Council elections would be held before the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in 2026, a government spokesperson said, adding that the government was planning to proceed with the election process after presenting and passing the national budget for the upcoming year.
In the 2026 budget, a sum of Rs. 596 billion has been allocated for the Ministry of Public Administration and Provincial Councils.
However, when inquired about the matter, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abeyratne, said, “The Provincial Council elections will be held soon … but I can’t specify an exact date.”
By Akitha Perera