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What is the 13th Amendment? Why is Sri Lanka dragging its feet on the issue? Updated Jan 07, 2021 | 16:21 IST
“The progress & prosperity of Sri Lanka will surely be advanced as a consequence (of addressing Tamils’ expectations),” EAM S Jaishankar said, referring to Prez Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s vision and policy framework. Sri Lanka
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In a statement, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said President Rajapaksa had “firmly stated” his commitment to the well-being, progress and opportunities “to all our citizens Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim”. It is learnt that there have been growing calls in Sri Lanka, including from senior Ministers in the ruling Rajapaksa administration and members of the influential Buddhist clergy, for the abolition of the provincial council system and the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
By Dr. Nrmala Chandrahasan
The Provincial Councils, like the windmills in Cervante’s Don Quixote, are having brickbats thrown at, and cantankerous knights tilting at them. In this piece I would like to answer some of the criticisms made against the Provincial Councils. But before I do so I note that the Prime Minister has announced that the Provincial Council elections will be held once the ground situation is ready for it. This welcome statement puts paid to all the critics, it being generally acknowledged that the Prime Minister as an experienced and consummate politician would know the political climate in the country and act accordingly.
HomeHard talk‘‘It’s a shame that Sri Lanka imports even the national flag’’ State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara ‘‘It’s a shame that Sri Lanka imports even the national flag’’ State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara 22 December 2020 12:01 am - 8
The SLFP plays a huge role in taking the Government in the right direction as the major constituent partner of the SLPP led coalition Government.
We don’t extend our support to the Government blindly, in a slavish or submissive manner, but offer constructive criticism and advice when necessary.
To be frank we are not happy with the allocation of ministerial portfolios to our party.