Youth representation in local govt bodies to be increased

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
the decision-making process.Accordingly, Colombo District MP Premnath C
Dolawatta submitted a private bill to the parliament in this regard.The government says that it is desirable to increase the representation
can be achieved.Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted policy approval for the proposal presented by the Minister of Youth Affairs to
amend the Provincial Council Elections Ordinance.Amending the ordinance will make provision for the appointment of youth with regard to not
less than 25% of the number of members to be elected according to the first nomination paper, not less than 25% of the number of members to
the Provincial Council Elections Ordinance.
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