All parties should support the proposed 21A : UNP Deputy Leader

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All parties should support the proposed 21st amendment which will curtail presidential powers as that is what the general public and those who are staging continuous protests are requesting for, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

Speaking to some professionals at the Prime Minister’s office, Mr. Wijewardene said political parties are welcome to come up with amendments. “The Prime Minister promised an all-party meeting on Friday to allow them to come up with appropriate amendments to the legislation.

“All parties should support this endeavour to curtail powers of the President as that is what the general public and those at GotaGogama and Nodealgama want. One should not come up with issues saying proposals made by different groups have been eliminated,” Mr. Wijewardene said.

Referring to the fuel price hike, the UNP Deputy Leader said the prices were increased as the country's financial situation had gone down to low levels. “The fuel price hike was recommended by the Central government and this had to be heeded as the county’s economic situation has gone down to its lowest level. “The Prime Minister has already promised concessions in a new budget and it will be done,” he said.(Yohan Perera)

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Jayapala Ambagashena Wednesday, 25 May 2022 02:18 AM

underpant Ruwan got some energy now from uncle RW!

Ram Wednesday, 25 May 2022 02:37 AM

I hope the 21A is keeping with the cries of the people. If it is made with hidden agendas there will be some who were dedicated going silent.

Ram Wednesday, 25 May 2022 02:39 AM

We see the same old rotten oldies reappointed as Ministers. 21A too could be to look after the interests of some and may not be in keeping with the peoples cries where they asked for a system change

Spartacus Wednesday, 25 May 2022 03:43 AM

The only thing that all regimes did after independence is bring in ludicrous amendments to constitution, worthless commissions, Draconian rules

Shame Wednesday, 25 May 2022 04:14 AM

Sham politics at its best

Amaran Wednesday, 25 May 2022 05:32 AM

Unbearable Cost of Living!

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