Opposed to reforms requiring referendum: SLFP to steering committee

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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has informed the Steering Committee working on constitutional proposals that it was only supportive of constitutional reforms which does not require the approval by the people at a referendum.

SLFP front-liner and Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva informed the committee of the stance taken by the party and stressed the need to prioritize electoral reforms.

He said the SLFP was open for discussions on the concurrent list of subjects jointly handled by the central government and the provincial councils and that the unitary nature of the present constitution should not be compromised. (Kelum Bandara)

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BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 11 April 2017 10:24 AM

You do not want the peoples verdict (referendum) because you rogues want to make internal deals that are beneficial to your pockets for providing support on constitutional reforms.

ClaudePeries Tuesday, 11 April 2017 12:47 PM

Buffalo Diaspora funded by the same parties which messed up Libya/Sudan/Iraq and Syria. Rest is history and the Wave of refugees in Europe .

Justice USA.... Tuesday, 11 April 2017 01:53 PM

spot on buffalo citizen...well said...these crooks of whom some list their seats an came yo parliament via the LIST doesnt want the peoples will...coz they know people will send them home with their tails tucked between their hind legs ..case in point Dilan n others...even GLP....all need to rest in their final lap in life than be greedy hogs... via DM Android App

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