Govt. fast-tracks drafting of new Constitution

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In its efforts towards reconciliation and transitional justice, the Government has fast-tracked the process of drafting the new Constitution, sources said yesterday.

With this in view, the Steering Committee which is drafting the constitutional proposals has decided to hold meeting on consecutive days so as to complete its task as early as possible. The Committee met this week and will meet on three more days next week.

Four out of six sub-committees appointed to work on different aspects of the Constitution have submitted their reports to the Steering Committee headed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The remaining two subcommittees have been requested to submit their reports by September 3. The Steering Committee will incorporate the recommendations before compiling the final report to be presented to Parliament.

The Government had announced it would draft a new Constitution and present it for public approval at a referendum.(Kelum Bandara)

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sanga Saturday, 27 August 2016 09:34 AM

is this what the country voted for via DM Android App

mm Saturday, 27 August 2016 09:39 AM

as puplic we are clueless as to what is happening and what is in these documents via DM iOS App

Sharon Saturday, 27 August 2016 10:03 AM

Uphold democracy before reconciliation. Need the election. via DM iOS App

Don Saturday, 27 August 2016 10:44 AM

Please reduce the parliamentarians to the amount of the cabinet. And reduce the ministries by eliminating redundant ones. Politicians should serve not indulge in business during their tenure. via DM Android App

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