The Election Commission has issued a clarification regarding reports claiming that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party is not a recognised political party. The commission stated that while the party remains a recognised political party, it has been designated as a party with issues concerning its general secretary post, owing to a dispute over the position that arose between opposing factions since 2025.
Key Points
- The Commission affirms that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party is a recognised political party.
- It has been designated as a party with issues due to a dispute over the post of general secretary since 2025.
- Both factions have agreed to take a decision on the matter following a court ruling.
Discussions and Court Ruling
In response to requests to resolve this crisis, the relevant factions were summoned to the Election Commission on the 6th for discussions.
During these discussions, both parties agreed that it would be appropriate to take a decision on the matter only after the verdict is delivered in the case currently being heard before the Western Province Civil Appellate High Court regarding the dispute over the general secretary post, the Election Commission added.
