Presidential Election: 24 candidates have so far placed cash deposits.

A total of 24 candidates have so far placed cash deposits for the upcoming Presidential Election, says the Election Commission of Sri Lanka.

This includes 11 candidates representing recognised political parties, 12

Independent candidates whose names have been nominated by a voter and

one candidate from other political parties.

Bonds were placed on behalf of two candidates today and this includes

former MP D.M. Bandara and former MP Anura Sidney Jayarathne, who

are both contesting as independent candidates.