Govt under pressure to enact 22A

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The ruling party is now under pressure to proceed with the enactment of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution , particularly after Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry briefed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the creditor nations are watchful on measures to improve democratic governance.

Minister Sabry is reported to have briefed the parliamentary group of the government on Monday evening in this regard.

He said that the western powers wield more power over these multilateral agencies and they are keen to see Sri Lanka enacting this piece of legislation.

He stressed the need for the government to enact the 22nd Amendment as part of reforms to qualify for any financial arrangement with the IMF. He said creditor nations such as India are also keen in this regard.

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe also emphasized the importance of incorporating this piece of legislation into the Constitution.

Gampaha district MP Nimal Lansa also spoke in favour of the bill.

The ruling party MPs who are loyal to its National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa have expressed reservations about the bill. The bill will be taken up for debate in Parliament this week. It seeks to empower Parliament on the appointment of members to Parliament. Also, the bill seeks to bar dual citizens from holding parliamentary seats.

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lion Wednesday, 19 October 2022 07:12 AM

IMF loan disbursement should be stopped until the democratic governance is established in Srilanka.

Jude Wednesday, 19 October 2022 08:43 AM

SL government gonna Go down on bended knees to secure IMF BAILOUT!!

Action for freedom Wednesday, 19 October 2022 10:13 AM

22A is a sham... Already, and fortunately 13A is being completely ignored. Creditor must be bumpkin if they think the 22A will make any difference to democracy. 22A has nothing about allowing for greater democratic activity, or even for free speech. Cancel 22A and focus about free speech and right for protest without police baton and military tear gas.

Mama rata yanva Wednesday, 19 October 2022 10:17 AM

Ali Sabry i already said to UN HCR no way anything UN HCR will be allowed. After that the 22A talk of his about creditor is further deceit. Just to get SJB and other silly parties to agree to this 2nd rate 22A. If parliament gets 2/3 majority for 22A we will for sure know it's den of lairs and thieves. New election and bring in Amendment for better public freedom greater importance. Including new protection for citizen, so they won't be put in jail like what happen to Ranjan Ramanayake...

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