Re-elections to be held in constituencies where less than 40% of the electorate have cast their vote. Year: 2025 Domain: Election System Electoral Process Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 14-Dec-25
For the purpose of elections, the defense forces to be included in the definition of law enforcement agencies. Year: 2025 Domain: Election System Electoral Process Status: Legal and Policy Framework Last Update: 14-Dec-25
Any misinformation or deliberate omission of information in the affidavits and tax returns to result in disqualification to be a candidate for Parliament or remain as a member of Parliament. Year: 2025 Domain: Affidavit Electoral Process Status: Action Implementation Last Update: 14-Dec-25
Information on assets held within and outside the country to be added to the affidavit. Affidavit and income tax returns of the candidates to be circulated so that voters can take informed decisions regarding candidates. Year: 2025 Domain: Affidavit Electoral Process Status: Action Implementation Last Update: 14-Dec-25
Candidates’ nomination papers should include copies of their income tax returns for the past five years. Year: 2025 Domain: Electoral Process Nomination Papers Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 14-Dec-25
The election schedule to be re-adjusted for allocating longer time period for scrutinising affidavits, completing the appeal process and finalising the candidature, and less time for campaigning to reduce candidates’ election expenses. Year: 2025 Domain: Electoral Process Nomination Papers Status: Operationalisation Last Update: 14-Dec-25
For independent candidates, instead of the provision requiring signatures of 1% of the voters, to introduce a provision requiring the consent of 500 voters, and in this case, to provide for expressing the voters’ consent through a single or joint affidavit. Year: 2025 Domain: Electoral Process Eligibilities and Ineligibilities of Candidates Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 14-Dec-25
Individuals convicted of offenses involving moral turpitude, as per Article 66 (2)(d) of the Constitution, to be disqualified as candidate in parliamentary elections starting from the date of their conviction. Year: 2025 Domain: Electoral Process Eligibilities and Ineligibilities of Candidates Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 14-Dec-25
Repeal the clause of the RPO regarding retirement from the position of executive officer of a private organisation three years before the candidate’s candidacy. Year: 2025 Domain: Electoral Process Eligibilities and Ineligibilities of Candidates Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 14-Dec-25
Persons indicted in criminal cases on bail must attach certified copies of bail grant order by relevant court. Year: 2025 Domain: Electoral Process Eligibilities and Ineligibilities of Candidates Status: Reform Proposed Last Update: 14-Dec-25
