Everything You Need to Know About LG Polls 2025

COLOMBO (News 1st); Here are a list key dates and deadlines related to the 2025 Local Government Elections.

Deposit Submission Deadline: March 19th, 12:00 PM.

Nomination Submission Deadline: March 20th, 12:00 PM.

Objection Period: March 20th, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

Announcement of Decisions: Decisions by the Returning Officers will be announced after the objection period.

Issuance of Symbols: Relevant symbols will be issued to independent parties thereafter.

Restrictions on Gatherings: No processions, vehicle parades, or gatherings are allowed after the submission of nominations.

Coordination with O/L Exams: Ensure no disruptions to candidates during the GCE O/L exams from March 17th to 26th.

Postal Voting Applications: Extended until March 17th, 12 midnight for 336 institutions that issued initial nomination notices.

Additional Postal Voting Applications: Allowed until March 19th for three institutions that issued subsequent nomination notices.