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Election Commission inquiry into the SLFP's internal dispute

Last verified 6 November 2026
Nimal Siripala de Silva
Nimal Siripala de SilvaINVESTIGATION

Current status of the Election Commission inquiry into the SLFP's internal dispute

INVESTIGATION

The Election Commission identified the Sri Lanka Freedom Party as facing an internal dispute and summoned and questioned several party factions.

What’s happened

The Election Commission summoned and questioned several SLFP factions, including one involving Nimal Siripala de Silva, on 6 November 2026 regarding the party's internal dispute.

6 November 2026: The Election Commission reportedly informed the SLFP that it could not currently be treated as an officially recognized political party and that it should reapply for recognition.

6 November 2026: The Commission reportedly informed SLFP representatives that the party could not currently be treated as an officially recognised political party and would need to reapply for recognition.

Court
Election Commission (not a court)
Next hearing / due
No upcoming hearing announced
Sources (4)

Election Commission inquiry into the SLFP's internal dispute timeline

  1. 6 November 2026

    Questioned

    The Election Commission questioned several SLFP factions, including one involving Nimal Siripala de Silva, about the party's internal dispute.

    Court: Election Commission

    Sources (2)
  2. 6 November 2026

    Summoned

    Several SLFP factions, including one involving Nimal Siripala de Silva, were summoned before the Election Commission regarding the party's internal dispute.

    Court: Election Commission

    Sources (2)