As this remains an issue, though belated, Parliament could seek a delay in holding local council elections. And now, within the SLPP opinion is divided over whether there should be local council elections. EC Chairman Punchihewa in a Q & A to the Sunday Times explained his institution’s position vis-à-vis the local council elections. Here are edited excerpts:CONDUCT OF LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS: The Local Government poll is one of the main public elections. For the current week, the public attention will largely be on the local council elections.

Source: Sunday Times January 15, 2023 00:50 UTC