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The Supreme Court had ruled that some clauses of the 20th Amendment were inconsistent with the Constitution and therefore, it requires a referendum after gaining two-thirds majority in Parliament, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya told Parliament today.

The 20th Amendment also includes provision to hold elections for all Provincial Councils on the same day.


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  • Ryan Tuesday, 19 September 2017 01:51 PM

    Great win of democracy, great win for people, thank you all

    Yehiya Tuesday, 19 September 2017 03:08 PM

    Judiciary got more freedom

    Ashiq Tuesday, 19 September 2017 04:56 PM

    How ?

    max Tuesday, 19 September 2017 02:06 PM

    Yes! Whether its referendum or PC elections, lets slap the govt on their face for various false promises that made before Jan 8, '15 and Aug. '15! And of course for the great CB robbery!

    rajiv Tuesday, 19 September 2017 06:57 PM

    So do you want the robbers to rob again.

    Yahiya Tuesday, 19 September 2017 02:10 PM

    Major loss to country.

    nick Tuesday, 19 September 2017 02:14 PM

    ever since this government came there is no tangible outcome but laws changing harbour is sold and airport yet be sold and highway negotiates for sale woow thats wonderful news for our future via DM Android App

    Sharon Tuesday, 19 September 2017 02:26 PM

    Major victory for JO. Well done.

    rew Tuesday, 19 September 2017 06:49 PM

    Supreme court rules on the legality of Bills NOT on the whims of the crazy Joint Opposition.

    lal Tuesday, 19 September 2017 06:54 PM

    People like you would ruin SLs future so your JO cam win

    Sharon Tuesday, 19 September 2017 02:27 PM

    So the dream constitution down the drain... Aiyo Sirisena

    Bala Tuesday, 19 September 2017 02:55 PM

    Who is the legal draughtsman who cannot draft properly. UNP lawyers galore but appears with little knowledge of law.What a sad outcome because having elections in one day is beneficial both cost wise and prevents manipulations.

    Milan Tuesday, 19 September 2017 04:33 PM

    We all know the motive behind this is to postpone elections. If the Govt is really keen on having elections on one day and to uphold democracy they can dissolve all bodies immediately and go for an election

    Sahan Tuesday, 19 September 2017 07:02 PM

    Milanwhen people are one sided, those people can't see the alternative.... They are so bias, because of that they are blind!!

    lal Wednesday, 20 September 2017 05:44 AM

    The idea of 20A is to change the electoral method and make it less of a money spending contest

    Abay Tuesday, 19 September 2017 06:26 PM

    At least the government has to obey the Court Order. Court is supreme to go against court order make too many problems.People must have the right of Vote.

    lion Wednesday, 20 September 2017 07:23 AM

    The decision would have been under previous rule is,that every clause is according to the constitution and election can be held in one day.


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