Voting of the 2025 Local Government elections concluded at 4.00 pm today (May 06).
The Election Commission has stated that the voting process was peaceful overall, with no incidents of violence reported during the polling period.
Voting ended with varying turnout in various districts as most districts have reported turnout of about 50% or less as at 3.00 pm.
Meanwhile, police say that special security arrangements are continued even after voting is concluded.
Police Media Spokesperson, SSP Buddhika Manatunga, has urged the public to remain calm and peaceful during the post-election period as well.
A total of 75,589 candidates are contesting from various political parties and independent groups at this year’s Local Government election.
