Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Election Commission has issued guidelines on the proper procedure of marking ballots during the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections, scheduled to be held on May 06, 2025.

Explaining the procedure to all voters eligible to cast ballots in the Local Authorities Election, Chairman of the Election Commission R.M.A.L. Ratnayake stated that each elector is entitled to one vote, meaning each elector will receive only one ballot paper.

The ballot papers issued to voters at polling stations will contain only the names and symbols of the contesting parties, along with the words "Independent Group," and the identification number and symbols of Independent Groups. The name or numbers of candidates or wards will not appe...