The Hon. Imran Maharoof

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Trincomalee· 19 March 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Demarcation of Local Authority Areas and Wards: Trincomalee District (Q.1558/2025)

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Asked whether the Government intends to reform the post-election process for forming local authority councils, noting disputes after the last local authority elections where parties with fewer votes were able to form councils. He specifically questioned whether a new method would ensure that the winning party can appoint the chairman and form the council, and whether a broader change to the local government electoral system is planned during the Government’s term.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, my second supplementary question:

¶ 02 After the last local authority elections, when selecting chairmen, many issues arose. As parties with fewer votes sometimes form councils, will a new method be introduced to ensure the winning party forms the council? Or will there be any change to the present system so that the party securing victory can form the council? Do you plan to introduce a new electoral method during your term?

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 19 March 2026 ·No. 23381 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Imran Maharoof. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 March 2026. No. 23381. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/30103