20A will create powerful Executive President: Sumanthiran

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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M. A. Sumanthiran yesterday said the proposed 20th Amendment to the constitution will create an all-powerful Executive President.

Mr. Sumanthiran told Daily Mirror that the 20th Amendment is only revert to the 18th Amendment which gives enormous powers to the President.

“We will fight tooth and nail against this piece of legislation both inside and outside Parliament together with other progressive forces,” he added.(Yohan Perera)

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Nish Monday, 07 September 2020 10:11 AM

which is not good for the federal project isn't it?

Neville Gunasekara Monday, 07 September 2020 10:22 AM

With your so called progressive orders, first put your own house in order, so that your voters will not throw slippers at your leaders.

Somasundaram Lanad Monday, 07 September 2020 11:18 AM

That's what Sri Lankans want. We want a strong leader to lead the country. We witnessed what happened during the Ranil - Sirisena government. We want a government that can take the responsibility of everything rather than giving excuses for the failures. We need a strong leader and stable government.

Gabriel Monday, 07 September 2020 11:32 AM

Agree. We can throw out in 5 years if not happy.

Ram Monday, 07 September 2020 03:17 PM

Don't worry Sumane, that is what the people wanted so let the people taste it. Feel sorry for those who did not want it

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