SriLanka, Nov. 13 -- The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) continues to be recognised as a political party, although a dispute over the party's secretary position remains unresolved, the National Election Commission has clarified.

The clarification was issued following reports suggesting that the SLFP was no longer recognised as a registered political party.

According to the Commission, the SLFP has retained its status as a recognised political party but has been placed under the category of parties with a disputed secretary position since 2025.

The situation arose following a disagreement between two rival factions within the party over who holds the position of secretary.

The Commission said it had summoned representatives of both fact...