Sri Lanka, May 26 -- A wide-ranging discussion was held in Colombo today (26) between political parties and civil society organisations on the urgent conduct of the long-delayed Provincial Council election and the electoral system to be adopted.

The meeting, organised by the People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), brought together political party secretaries, representatives, and election monitoring organisations.

Participants discussed the importance of holding the Provincial Council election without further delay, the reasons behind repeated postponements and possible steps to expedite the process.

Out of 42 participating political parties and civil society groups, all except one signed a joint statement that will be s...