Sri Lanka's 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections began today (6) at 7 a.m., marking the first polls in seven years.

Voting is taking place in 339 out of 341 local bodies, excluding Kalmunai and Elpitiya due to legal matters.

Over 17.1 million voters are eligible to vote at 13,759 centers under a mixed electoral system.

A record 75,589 candidates from 49 parties and 257 independent groups are contesting.

PAFFREL has deployed 3,000 observers, while the Election Commission has ensured leave for voters and ID flexibility. Authorities urge peaceful participation as polling continues across the island.