Fri, 29 Mar 2024 Today's Paper

SJB moves to abolish 20th amendment

10 April 2022 04:44 pm - 10     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) parliamentary group which met at the Opposition Leader's office today has decided to come up with a private members Bill to scrap the 20th amendment and remove the powers of executive presidency, some of the MPs told journalists.

Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella told journalists after the meeting that the group had decided to go ahead with the no confidence motion against the government and to muster the support of few SLPP MPs to get it approved.

"Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa will meet MPs of other parties shortly to get their support. We are confident of numbers as we will try to muster the support of some SLPP MPs as well as those who have decided to become independent," Mr. Kiriella said.

MP Harshana Rajakaruna said a constitutional amendment will be brought in to scrap the powers of the President.

Constitutional Amendment was originally stressed by Mr. Premadasa in Parliament last week.(Yohan Perera)


Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

  Comments - 10

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka
  • Unending Queues Monday, 11 April 2022 08:57 AM

    All talk and no firm action. Gota will manipulate the situation and hold on till end of his term.

    G D Monday, 11 April 2022 09:13 AM

    Keep pushing....even a step each time until we have a new system and new ethical culture

    Hubert Congreve Monday, 11 April 2022 09:50 AM

    First join with SLFP, JVP and try to remove Gota from power.

    Kaputas Monday, 11 April 2022 09:51 AM

    Don't be sloppy man, only talking no proper action is taken by SJB to throw out Gota and his henchmen.

    Kamal Bolawansa Monday, 11 April 2022 09:52 AM

    Before Gota purchases 41 members, try to bit little more and buy them and achieve the goal removing Gota.

    Kankung Somay Monday, 11 April 2022 09:54 AM

    Before the end of this month if you guys cannot kick off Gota, means SJB and Sajith too fail.

    Hubert Congreve Monday, 11 April 2022 09:55 AM

    Abolishing the 20th Amendment is not so important, removing Gota and abolishing SLPP rule is most important at this moment.

    Seenibola Soozan Monday, 11 April 2022 01:02 PM

    Have talks with Sirisena, Wimal and Gamampilla and gain the support to throw out Gota

    Prof. K.P. Velautham Monday, 11 April 2022 01:04 PM

    To remove the plug from Gota and make him powerless, you all must be united with JVP and all 41 who came out and presently sitting as independent members.

    Siri Herath Tuesday, 12 April 2022 09:09 AM

    You are nowhere near the numbers required for no confidence, impeachment, abolition of 20th amendment or anything else.


Add comment

Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Reply To:

Name - Reply Comment





Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

VAT increase: SOUNDs death knell for publishers, readers

Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other e

How female change-makers are driving Sri Lanka’s energy saving platform

Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s c

A dull Ramadan awaits Muslims amidst the Soaring Cost of Living

In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of R

New wildlife underpass to curtail HEC

As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the H