The Local Government elections for 2025 have officially commenced across Sri Lanka today (May 6) at 7:00 AM. Voting will take place until 4:00 PM at 13,759 polling centres. The election covers 339 Local Government bodies, including 28 Municipal Councils, 36 Urban Councils, and 275 Pradeshiya Sabhas. A total of 75,589 candidates are contesting under 49 political parties and 14 independent groups.