Will step down if 21st Amendment is not discussed at Cabinet today – Harin
Sri Lanka’s new Tourism Minister Harin Fernando has warned that if the 21st Amendment to the Constitution is not tabled at the Cabinet meeting today (May 23), he would not remain with the government.
“If Sri Lanka is to become stable and once again value democracy, the 21st Amendment needs to be presented,” he told reporters.
The Minister added those engaged in protests are calling for the enactment of the 21st Amendment and to establish independent commissions, claiming it is essential if they seek to establish a democratically independent country. He noted that when it is passed in Cabinet, the next step lies with Parliament, adding they hope Parliament will heed public requests and pass the 21st Amendment.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) General Secretary Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam (MP) told the media that the crises on food, fuel etc, need to be solved right now, and that any constitutional amendments should be discussed afterwards.
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If the 21st Amendment has been implemented to the Parliament. Opposition Leader my dear friend Sajith Premadasa will address for the impeachment of Gotabaya Rajapaksa. For Gota to step down, he suppose not to say he refuse. He must remove himself from power. The Samagi Jana Balawegya has propose for the amendment.
The 21st Amendment requires 2/3rd’s majority which will not be available.
The 21st Amendment seeks power transfer from the Exec P to Parliament.
The 21st Amendment prohibits dual citizens from being MP’s.
The 21st Amendment is hitting the SLPP, very hard; the SLPP has 103 votes in Parliament.
RW-Churchill’s dreams & Modadasa’s impeachment (it will take more than 1 year for the decision) will not work.
Only the Aragalaya can bring about true reform by chasing the Exec P and Parliament away.