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Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today called for urgent constitutional reforms under which he proposed the reduction of powers of the Executive Presidency and bringing about checks and balances between the main pillars of the governance.
We have to change the present system of governance where there is an all-powerful Executive Presidency within this week. It is possible to use the available mechanism to bring about this reforms within this week,” Mr. Premadasa told Parliament.
“We must ensure a proper system of governance where the Prime Minister could turn the President into a scarecrow and vice versa,” he added.
“People want a new beginning. The present government received a massive mandate from the people who were full of expectations. All this is lost today, and the country wants a new beginning. Do those who are gathered in this chamber understand the plight of the people? They are unable to buy essential goods. People want this government to go home. Time has come to change the Executive Presidency. We have to do this urgently. Let’s do it within this week using the available mechanism,” he said.
Mr. Premadasa reiterated that SJB is not prepared to get engaged in a game of musical chairs with the cabinet. We will not go after perks, I am speaking on behalf of the entire SJB and anyone who is against that stand can get up and express themselves. We will not take disciplinary action against anyone of them,” he also said. (Yohan Perera and Kelum Bandara)
Ranaweera Tuesday, 05 April 2022 05:24 PM
Trying to fet power through back door after creating a disruptive environment during covid.
John Tuesday, 05 April 2022 05:27 PM
Arrange a permanent resident visa for foreigners who are married to Sri Lankans. Didn't Sri Lanka respect family law? Why foreigners have to do a nonsensical medical test every year for $ 75,- and every 2 years have to go to immigration for a visa extension. let's also introduce this system for all Sri Lankan who are going to live abroad. Respect the rights of foreigners who are married to a Sri Lankan. And give them a permanent resident visa with a work permit.
sam Tuesday, 05 April 2022 05:52 PM
First get rid of 20A
Jef Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:25 PM
Reforms need in every sector and departments iam a sri Lankan my wife Uzbekistan was married for the past 5years last week she was charged penalty for not renewing time $500 dollars we have a son born here my wife never travels out since married why this things are happening she's a house wife we had to borrow to pay disgusting i send a email in regards no reply ...when you say reforms you need reformed people first
Kosappu Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:25 PM
Good Luck
Sri Wickrema Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:26 PM
Bring a new constitution abolishing executive presidency and dissolve the Parliament paving a way for a general election. This is the best solution for the present political crisis.
Lan Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:31 PM
What John says is right .. Made dual citizenship very much easy to get and cheap to get . All those married Sri Lankan must have permanent residency so that they come and go any time. they invest and they will bring more to our country . This is a common sense...Kow how to make money and how bring foreign investment
sam Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:33 PM
Abolish executive president and arrange early election to parliament
John Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:41 PM
We don’t have to give cheap dual citizenship. Our taxes are amongst the lowest. It is the main problem for Sri Lanka. The governments have been earning far less than what is spent annually. So we are heavily in debt. With so many subsidies given to citizens who live and work here since their birth we don’t need another set of freeloaders! Sajja should be told that the problem isn’t the constitution but our fiscal management.
Jef Wednesday, 06 April 2022 11:20 AM
We need proper management setup prior to implement standards procedures system that's how you can make a procedures the system to work the management must be on top to make right decisions accordingly simple as that its not rocket science...........we need people with bright vission for the future
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