Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The government intends to hold the Provincial Council elections as soon as possible, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated.



Speaking during the weekly Cabinet media briefing held at the Department of Government Information today (25), Minister Jayatissa stated that if parliament enacts the necessary legislation and the delimitation process is completed within this year, funds have already been allocated to conduct the elections.



The Minister made these remarks in response to a question regarding a recent statement by Parliamentarian Nilanthi Kottahachchi, who claimed that the Provincial Council elections would not be held.



Minister Jayatissa further emphasized that an election cannot be...