Historic moment where modern-day slavery will be abolished – Wijedasa
The next two days will be a historic moment for all Sri Lankans, Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksa said in parliament today. He added that with the 19th amendment to the constitution Sri Lankans will finally be rid of modern-day slavery.
Rajapaksa made these comments after the second reading of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution at the Parliament.
He claimed that many President’s prior to this juncture had promised to eliminate the unlimited powers of the Executive Presidency but to no avail. However today almost all parties have shown their support to pass this crucial amendment to bring Sri Lankans out of slavery under a absolute one-person rule.
Wijedasa also drew on the research conducted on 32 countries that still had an executive presidency which stipulated that the system did not match those countries.
(Ada Derana)
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Mr. Minister ,
Is it your contention that the architect of the modern day slavery the most eminent First President of the Republic of Sri Lanka Hon J.R.Jayawardena brought slavery on us? Ranil was also in the Cabinet then.. Are we to conclude that they are ‘persona non grata’ as from now?
Mr. WR please add below if possible
1. Minimum qualification for MP.
2. Age limit for a MP.
3. Preventing cross overs in parliament.
Note. In my view world today needs a different kind of governing system. Today wars are being fought in every region, global warming and poverty has reach its highest levels and the governments have failed to find solutions for these issues.
Thank you.
Congratulations! To His Excellency President , Hon Prime Minister and to all cabinet Ministers this is an historic event in our nation and we do hope that every citizen will embrace this unique opportunity with loyalty and sincerity. As we have seen in the past few weeks the GOSL had to over come many obstacles in persuading the opposition. This government has exceeded the expectations of the people who voted for them they have superseded their powers whenever it has been possible in uplifting the living standards in our country. Promises has been met, such as cost of living, freedom to live in harmony, and we are sure in time to come our nation will prosper to greater heights with this government.
I don’t wish to comments on the response that we have already been endorsed pertaining to this article but we would wish to see much more positive energy from the public instead of making comparison’s to the past leaders one has to evolve in modern thinking and higher human values.
I take this opportunity once again to the President in fulfilling his election manifesto and I wish you, Your Excellency god blessings . Thank You.