JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has observed that the current system where SLFP holds portfolios and the rank of opposition leader is farcial and devoid of democracy.
JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has observed that the current system where SLFP holds portfolios and the rank of opposition leader is farcial and devoid of democracy.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has assured the House that the 19 A has been drafted in a manner that it would not warrant a referendum.Responding to criticisms in the House, Ranil wickremasinghe explained:
JHU Parliament group leader Ven. Aturaliye Ratana Thera has charged that the draft bill has been presented in Parliament without any consultations with the constituent parties in the government.
Leader of the Opposition Nimal Siripala de Silva has observed that it was earlier planned to have the 19th Amendment passed with a majority of two-third in Parliament. But, now we find that these sections and clauses in the draft Bill are contradictory.
UPFA General Secretary Susil Premajayantha speaking in the House stated that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe could take up the Opposition Laders' post again, as he held that post (Opposition Leader) for 11 years without any issue.