Srilanka, June 16 -- The inaugural meeting of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has officially commenced, where members are set to elect the 27th Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Colombo.

Vraie Cally Balthazaar is contesting for the position of Mayor representing the National People's Power (NPP), while Hemantha Wijekoon, also from the NPP, is vying for the post of Deputy Mayor. Riza Zarook is contesting for the Mayor's post representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)

However, based on the results of the most recent local government elections, no single political party or independent group has secured an outright majority in the 117-member Council.

Seat Allocation: National People's Power (NPP): 48 seats

United National Party (UNP): 13...