New constitution may divide country: MR

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The 'Yahapalana Government' intends to divide the country by passing a new Constitution, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa charged yesterday.

“We have come to know that the government is trying to pass a new constitution. The constitution may include some hidden terms and clauses that will only divide the country and which are detrimental to Sri Lankan Buddhists and Buddhism. The People and especially the Buddhist clergy must be alert to this situation,” he said.

“It is very important for the people to know that 15 Acts are to be presented to Parliament soon. Most of them were promised in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. Among these proposals is the establishment of hybrid courts to address allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war,” Rajapaksa alleged. (Chaturanga Pradeep and Indika Sri Aravinda)

Video by Indika Sri Aravinda

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Comments - 14

max Friday, 08 July 2016 10:15 AM

This is the reason the country needs you back Sir!

Pathirana Friday, 08 July 2016 10:25 AM

"Yes, be ready for the ROPE"

B King Friday, 08 July 2016 11:27 AM

GB's PH

Selvyn Friday, 08 July 2016 11:41 AM

Its sad to see this man in his old age sowing the seed of dissent apparently to get some political gain. via DM Android App

Nuke Friday, 08 July 2016 11:56 AM

Constitution will unite the country. You should keep quiet and retire.

Prabhas Friday, 08 July 2016 12:00 PM

To protect the country So vote for MR family and clans

As usual Friday, 08 July 2016 12:06 PM

By saying 'detrimental to Sri Lankan Buddhists and Buddhism', you are trying to instigate communal feeling between ethnic groups.

Manel Friday, 08 July 2016 12:39 PM

It is your policy of attacking minorities that created racism and division of country.

Rhonda Taylor Friday, 08 July 2016 01:25 PM

How about putting on your night cap and calling it a day????

kk Friday, 08 July 2016 03:38 PM

Only the SLFP divide via DM Android App

Park Friday, 08 July 2016 05:08 PM

Is the new constitution dividing the country or Mahinda Rajapakse is dividing the country for his prsonal benefit?

Ranjit Friday, 08 July 2016 05:45 PM

Please don't rock the boat. When the so called 'acts' arepresented, attend parliament and give your views and not from a temple.

panduka Friday, 08 July 2016 05:57 PM

MR is well known for struggles he was good to end the war but now there is no place for him now we have to develop the economy MR knowns only to ruin the economy

Nihal Amarasekera Saturday, 09 July 2016 08:08 AM

Same old stuff, may succedd with gullibles galore.

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