Petition against Maharagama UC election fixed for trial

An Election Petition filed in the Colombo High Court seeking a declaration that the election of 23 candidates contested to the Maharagama Urban Council under an independent group (Motorcycle symbol) is invalid and that they are disqualified was yesterday fixed for trial by the Colombo High Court. The matter was fixed for trial on November 2 by High Court Judge Gihan Kulatunga.

This petition had been filed by 21 candidates nominated by the UNP at the Local Authorities Election held on February 10, for the election of the Maharagama Urban Council.