New Reforms are to be introduced to increase the number of members in local government bodies including provincial councils and allocate 25% for female representatives before forthcoming local government election scheduled be held on next March according to Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe.Due to the low percentage of female representation in local government bodies,government is currently discussing the ways of increasing female representation in local government bodies Prime Minister has stated.
"Although 51% of the country's population is females .Not even dozen females are there in the Parliament .Government is currently working towards increasing the female representation in local politics "Prime Minister has further said.
Prime Minister has revealed this while addressing a function held at Elections Department today(30).
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