Srilanka, March 9 -- A total of 57 independent groups and 18 political parties have paid their deposits for the upcoming local government elections, according to the Election Commission.

Deposits for 168 local government institutions were paid, with the collection period starting on March 3 and set to end on March 19.

Nominations for the local government elections will open on March 17.

In addition, the National Election Commission has issued a special circular to prevent the misuse of state property during the election period. The circular has been distributed to Ministry Secretaries, Provincial Councils, party General Secretaries, Commission secretaries, District Secretaries and heads of relevant government institutions.

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