1988 North Eastern Provincial Council election

The 1988 North Eastern Provincial Council election was held on 19 December 1988 in the North Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. This significant electoral event marked the first provincial council elections following the enactment of the Provincial Councils Act in 1987, which aimed to devolve certain powers to local authorities amidst the ongoing Sri Lankan Civil War. The election was conducted under heightened security conditions, reflecting the tensions exacerbated by the conflict. The main political parties involved included the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) and the Sri Lankan Freedom Party (SLFP). Despite challenges related to violence and voter intimidation, the election was seen as a crucial step towards political representation for the Tamil population in the province.