The Elections Secretariat has said that 33 individuals have made their deposits so far to contest at the presidential election.
So far, 16 candidates have been nominated from recognised political parties, three from other political parties, and 14 as independent candidates.
Twelve candidates including Sajith Premadasa (New Democratic Front), Mahesh Senanayake (National People's Party), Kumara Welgama (Independent), and Chamal Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka Nidahasa Podujana Sandhanaya) made their deposits today.
Individuals hoping to contest at the poll could make their deposits until October 6.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
The Presidential election will be held on September 21, the Commission of Elections has decided.
The former leader of the New Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) and the New Left Front and well-known figure in left-wing politics in Sri Lanka, Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, passed away at the age of 81.
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