Sri Lanka President Instructs Cabinet to prioritize preparation for Presidential Election
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on March 19, 2024 - 8:54 am
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Cabinet to prioritize preparation for the Presidential Election.
It is reported that the President made these comments during the cabinet meeting held on Monday afternoon (March 18).
The President urged the Cabinet to expedite pending government tasks, including ongoing development projects, and to focus on readiness for the presidential election.
In the meantime, Tamil People’s National Alliance (TPNA) MP C.V. Wigneswaran proposed that the presidential candidate should be proficient in three languages, including Tamil.
MP Nalaka Godahewa stated that the constitution does not permit the President to delay the presidential election.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Suspended Finance Ministry officer dies by suicide amid USD 2.5 Million probe April 30, 2026
- Colombo inflation rises to 5.4% in April 2026 April 30, 2026
- Italian Ambassador, Sri Lankan Defence Secretary discuss security ties April 30, 2026
- Oil hits highest price since 2022 as Trump to hear new Iran options April 30, 2026
- India plans new rules as digital payment fraud surges April 30, 2026