Mar 04, Colombo: United National Party Democratic wing member, Minister Rajitha Senarathne says proper implementation of the 13th amendment is a prerequisite to implement the 17th amendment. He made this remark addressing a media briefing held to celebrate the 17th remembrance of late General Ranjan Wijerathne.
The two constitutional amendments have been the hotly debated issues in the political circles in the country currently.
The government has proposed 13th amendment that refers to provincial council as the suitable political solution to country’s ethnic problem while the opposition is blaming the government for delaying the reactivation of the constitutional councils set up by the 17th amendment.
Minister Senarathne queried whether it is possible to implement constitutional council without the proper implementation of the 13th amendment that refers to the empowerment of provincial government. He asked, whether it is possible to implement a constitutional council in Jaffna.
“ When the house is in fire, we have to put it out, then only we can decide whether to repair the roof, fix new windows, colour wash…” he added.
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