The deadline for the placing of deposits for the candidates contesting the 2024 Presidential Election has concluded at 12 noon today (14).

Four candidates have placed deposits within today, the final day for the placing of bonds.

The Election Commission has stated that in total 40 individuals have placed deposits to contest the upcoming presidential election.

The placing of deposits related to the presidential election commenced on July 26 and concluded at 12 noon today.

The acceptance of nominations for the upcoming presidential election is scheduled to begin tomorrow (15) from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Sri Lanka says that a total of 42 complaints have been received within the last 24 hours, pertaining to the 2024 Presidential Election.

Accordingly, 37 complaints related to election law violations and 03 other complaints were reported.

Among them, 20 complaints were filed with the National Election Complaint Management Centre, and 22 were reported to the District Election Complaint Management Centre