National People’s Power (NPP) executive committee member K. D. Lalkantha said that around 500 individuals have applied to contest the General Election from the Kandy District under the NPP.
He stated that 12 representatives will be elected for the Kandy District through the vote and 15 names must be included in the nomination paper.
Lalkantha made these remarks during a press conference held in Kandy the day before yesterday (03). He emphasised that among those aspiring to contest the General Election, there are academics, businesspersons and individuals who previously represented other political parties. He also noted that the nomination committee has currently shortlisted 60 individuals for consideration.
Out of these 60, the final 15 will be selected and their identities will be revealed at the time the nominations are submitted, he said. Lalkantha further stated that although the National People’s Power candidates will display their preferential numbers, they will not personally campaign for preferences.
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