COLOMBO (NewsRadio); Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardena says no discussions have taken place within the Cabinet on postponing the Local Authorities Election.
Speaking during the weekly Cabinet media briefing at the Department of Government Information this morning, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said the Cabinet has not held any discussions to postpone the election.
The Minister said since an announcement has been made regarding the conduct of the election, all constituent parties of the government are working to contest the election.
He noted that nominations have already been filed and therefore they will continue with the electioneering activities.
Minister Bandula Gunawardena said however the government has already informed court and the National Election Commission that it faces difficulties in sourcing funds for an election due to the current economic crisis.
He said conducting the election is the duty of the Election Commission and therefore the Cabinet has not interfered in the matter.
