COLOMBO, June 10 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Wednesday (10) said Provincial Council elections will be held only after a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on electoral reforms submits its recommendations, arguing that conducting polls under the existing electoral system would perpetuate structural flaws and administrative challenges.

Responding to questions raised by New Democratic Front MP Ravi Karunanayake during Parliament's Question Hour, the Prime Minister said the government was committed to holding elections but wanted to ensure they were conducted under a reformed and more representative electoral framework.

"We cannot adapt democracy according to our needs. Elections will be held once the Parliamentary Select ...