22 candidates placed cash deposits to contest the Presidential Election.

The extended deadline for the submission of applications for postal votes will end midnight tomorrow.

Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said completed applications must be handed over to District Returning Officers through the District Election Office on or before tomorrow.

Four more candidates placed cash deposits yesterday at the Election Secretariat in Rajagiriya for the 2024 Presidential Election bringing the total number of candidates contesting to 22.

As of yesterday evening, a total of 22 candidates have registered with the Election Commission, having placed their cash deposits to contest the upcoming Presidential Election.

The candidates include a mix of Independent representatives and those representing various political parties. Out of the 22 candidates who placed their cash deposits with the Election Commission, 11 are from recognised political parties, one from other political parties and 10 nominated by a registered voter.