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President Mahinda Rajapaksa has reiterated that only the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) can propose any changes to Sri Lanka’s Constitution, Minister Anura Priyadharsana Yapa said today.

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  • Yehiya Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:29 AM

    Oooooooooooooo again PSC.Near future PSC will change. Everything now too late.

    Conrad Thursday, 23 May 2013 08:07 AM

    There is no constitution. So even if there is a new one it will make no difference.

    shaqi Thursday, 23 May 2013 04:38 AM

    Wait and see, the same thing happened in Libya, will happen in Sri lanka too very soon.

    Aruna Thursday, 23 May 2013 04:33 AM

    well said. Sir.. 505

    canada kumar Thursday, 23 May 2013 04:24 AM

    PSC=PRESIDENT SECURITY COUNCIL???????

    sihala sura Thursday, 23 May 2013 04:09 AM

    never,it's only a daylight dream.

    Cobra Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:55 AM

    Yes, but who owns the PSC?

    Mr Retort Wednesday, 22 May 2013 02:35 PM

    Oh my god...

    Bonggo Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:50 AM

    PSC was established under the 18th Amendment. So there was no chance of consulting it at that time !!!

    Bonggo Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:47 AM

    It is not a judgement, it is a proposal. This means that only PSC can propose changes. The Parliament will approve with a 2/3 majority vote.

    Without 2/3 majority no changes could be done to the Constitution.

    I think the Government is considering to bring a brand new Constitution.

    Lankashantha Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:40 AM

    First solve our daily living problem of food, electricity, gas, education and medical facility.

    BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:36 AM

    well said.

    Seriously Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:31 AM

    Exactly !! Seriously, who runs the PSC??

    janak Wednesday, 22 May 2013 06:45 AM

    MR PRESEDINT YOUR CHANGE ALSO VERY NEAR

    Arachchi Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:17 AM

    So in other words there won't be any changes to constitution.

    Suq Madique Wednesday, 22 May 2013 09:51 AM

    Ya, we all know PSC is controlled by MR so in other words only he can change the constitution.

    . Amila.G Wednesday, 22 May 2013 09:45 AM

    Mr President , the cookie crumbles according to your wimps and fancies what ever commission you call , every one knows but no mussel to change .

    GC Wednesday, 22 May 2013 09:46 AM

    I thought judgments like this are given by the Supreme Court..

    renu Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:56 AM

    The Can be there till his PSA levels goes beyond 8.0

    mail_guy Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:36 AM

    First implement the 13th amendment, we can talk about the rest later.

    GSK Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:27 AM

    so who extended the your terms from 12 years to unlimited??

    Jay Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:30 AM

    Did you consult the PSC when you did the 18th Amendment? Please don't think we are ALL fools. Some are, but not all.

    BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 22 May 2013 07:09 AM

    PSC can only propose but who will implement? Is it similar to the bogus commissions such as APRC, LLRC?

    Jack Wednesday, 22 May 2013 07:04 AM

    But we can change the Parliment !

    kalum Wednesday, 22 May 2013 07:02 AM

    Dear President,
    There was no PSC proposal, when implemeting the 13th ammendment forcefully.

    Peace lover Wednesday, 22 May 2013 06:55 AM

    Ahhh, So what we expected is going to come. No Presidential or General Election for the Next 25Years. Only the President's (MR's) family can become Prime Ministers and Presidents. Wait and See, if I am Wrong....


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