| en_1392570_0 The Elections Secretariat says that twenty independent parties have placed deposits with regard to the upcoming Western and Southern Provincial Council Elections. | |
| en_1392570_1 Additional Elections Commissioner R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said that ten independent parties placed their deposits on Friday alone. He further said that fifteen independent parties in the Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts in the Western Province have placed deposits during two days. | |
| en_1392570_2 Additional Elections Commissioner R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said that eight independent parties have placed deposits for Colombo district, three for Gampaha district and four for Kalutara district. | |
| en_1392570_3 Five independent parties have placed deposits for Galle and Matara districts in the Southern Province: however no parties from the Hambantota district have deposited yet. | |
| en_1392570_4 The Elections Secretariat noted that the closing date for placing deposits will end by 12 noon on February 5. | |
| en_1392570_5 Meanwhile, handing over of nominations from the Western and Southern Provinces commenced on January 30. | |
| en_1392570_6 The deadline will close by 12 noon on February6. | |