Sri Lanka’s information minister Keheliya Rambukwella has confirmed that the presidential elections will be held in January, two years earlier than scheduled.
Rambukwella, who is also the government spokesperson said at a public meeting on Monday that a final announcement will be made by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
"The presidential election will be held in January. I know the date but can't say it at the moment," he said.
Rajapaksa will be seeking re-election for a third term, after removing the two-term limit as soon as he won his second election in 2010.
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