Sri Lanka government staff cast postal votes: Video
Sri Lanka’s government employees have begun casting their postal votes in advance of the highly anticipated presidential election, scheduled for September 21.
This will be the first election since the nation faced an unprecedented economic crisis in 2022, which triggered widespread unrest across the island.
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka allocated September 4 to 6 for government and military personnel to vote via postal ballot. Over 700,000 state employees are eligible to participate in this early voting process.
While corruption has emerged as a central issue in the election campaign, candidates have tailored their manifestos to appeal to both government officials and the broader electorate.
The Election Commission has also provided an alternative for those unable to cast their postal votes on the designated days. Government employees can vote at district secretariat offices on September 11 and 12.
