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Prioritise curbing COVID-19 over debating 20A: UNP

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United National Party (UNP) yesterday urged the government not to take up the debate on the proposed 20th Amendment in Parliament till the COVID-19 pandemic situation is controlled

UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam told a press conference that priority should be given to the controlling of the pandemic which seemed to spreading to many parts of the country.

“Government seemed to be hell-bent on getting the 20th Amendment approved in Parliament despite the dangerous situation that had been brought about by COVID-19. However it is better if the government gives priority to controlling the pandemic,” Mr. Kariyawasam said.

“Also the government should take into consideration the growing opposition to the 20th Amendment and more importantly the sentiments expressed by the clergy,”.

“COVID-19 cases are detected from many parts of the country including Gampaha and Kurunegala Districts. People are not aware of the correct situation when it comes to COVID. No one including the Minister of Health had made any official statement with regard to the pandemic. The government should also state whether there is a need for a lockdown,” he added.

“We see a blocking of information with regard to COVID-19. This kind of thing should not happen as it is essential for the people to know the correct situation,” he added. (Yohan Perera)

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  • raj Thursday, 15 October 2020 01:02 AM

    you are absolutely right sir. it is not the time to make Amendment or debate in the parliament.

    Robert Wilson Thursday, 15 October 2020 12:05 PM

    Who cares for you, your boss and your party. Waste of time sending this comment too.

    Vernon Thursday, 15 October 2020 01:28 PM

    There is no UNP in parliament.


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