Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Removal of Indelible Ink Requirement for Voters

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the removal of the legal provision mandating the use of indelible ink for voters during elections in Sri Lanka. This practice, which has been in place since 2004, was originally implemented to prevent duplicate voting and ensure voter identification. The decision, reportedly initiated by a proposal from the President, cites operational inefficiencies and significant additional costs as the primary reasons for its discontinuation. The move is understood to be part of broader amendments being considered for election laws.