Misri urges Sri Lanka to hold provincial polls ‘at the earliest’
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has urged Sri Lanka to hold long-delayed provincial council elections and implement constitutional provisions for the Tamil minority. While the two nations discussed economic and infrastructure cooperation, reports indicate a divergence in priorities between the two governments.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) urged the Sri Lankan leadership to hold the long-delayed elections to the Provincial Councils “at the earliest” and to “fully implement” constitutional provisions to meet the aspirations of the Tamil people, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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