Sri Lanka Freedom Party remains a recognised political party, says Election Commission

14-Nov-2026

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The Election Commission has rejected reports circulating in the media claiming that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is no longer a recognised political party. It has clarified that the dispute concerning the party's secretary position will be resolved following the relevant court ruling.

This was stated in a special media release issued by the Election Commission.

The statement further clarified that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party continues to function as a recognised political party.

However, since 2025, the party has been involved in a dispute between rival factions over the position of party secretary. As a result, the SLFP has been identified as a political party facing a dispute concerning its secretaryship.

As part of efforts to resolve the matter, representatives of both factions were summoned to the Election Commission on 6 November for discussions.

During the meeting, both parties agreed that it would be appropriate to make a final determination on the issue only after the judgement in the case currently pending before the Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province.

The Election Commission stated that the special clarification had been issued to inform the public and party members of the correct position, in view of misleading reports being circulated through the media claiming that the SLFP was no longer a recognised political party.