The Eastern Provincial council on Monday voted in favour of the 20th Amendment to Sri Lanka's constitution, which seeks to hold all provincial council elections on one day.
The Amendment was voted on with 25 votes in favour, and 8 votes against, Adaderana reported.
The Northern Provincial Council has sought changes to the draft bill prior to voting on it.
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