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20A: Some clauses need 2/3 majority and referendum

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Deputy Speaker J. M. Ananda Kumarasiri informed the Parliament today that Supreme Court had determined that some clauses in 20th Amendment needs a two-thirds majority in Parliament as well as a referendum.


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  • max Tuesday, 09 October 2018 02:05 PM

    A set back to JVP, TNA and the govt too.

    true Wednesday, 10 October 2018 07:58 AM

    Very true. However, we have to abide with the law.

    Milinda Tuesday, 09 October 2018 02:10 PM

    J. V .P the jack boys to yamapalanaya will have to wait for another long time to proceed with 20A May be another 10 generationsdown the line. Next election you guys will be wiped out.

    Unchikun Tuesday, 09 October 2018 02:13 PM

    Good. We voted to abolish the presidency. Now do it.

    Labby Tuesday, 09 October 2018 06:24 PM

    I thought any amendment to the constitution requires a 2/3 majority. Why are they talking of 'some clauses' ?

    jina Tuesday, 09 October 2018 06:57 PM

    God saves

    nadarajah Wednesday, 10 October 2018 12:55 PM

    JVP is one of the best to govern the country at the present time


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