Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Supreme Court has fixed for consideration the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking an order to recount the preferential votes obtained by the New Democratic Front's (NDF) candidates for the Kalutara District in the 2024 General Election and issue the revised results.

Accordingly, the FR petition is fixed for consideration on 30 September 2025, as per a decision made by a three-member bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Janaka de Silva, and Sampath B. Abeykoon today (06).

The Election Commission and its members, including its Chairman, the Kalutara District Returning Officer, Member of Parliament Rohitha Abeygunawardena (elected ...