Election Commission to Appear Before Special Committee on Provincial Council Polls

August 14, 2026

Election Commission officials have once again been summoned before the Parliamentary Special Committee appointed to examine the conduct of Provincial Council elections.

Commissioner General of Elections Rasika Peiris said the discussion is scheduled to take place on August 20.

Further discussions will focus on the procedure and electoral system under which the Provincial Council elections should be conducted.

The special committee, chaired by Minister Vijitha Herath, was recently appointed to study the appropriate electoral system for the elections and submit recommendations.

The committee has already held discussions with several parties, including the Attorney General’s Department, while the Election Commission had previously appeared before the committee as well.