Speaker says will not approve Constitution detrimental to Sri Lanka

22 Oct, 2017

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya today assured he will not approve a new Constitution detrimental to Sri Lanka to be passed.

The Speaker said that while several views and opinions have been expressed with regards to a new Constitution, a final draft has not be submitted.

He said that as long as he is the Speaker of Parliament he will not allow a?Constitution which is harmful to the country, Buddhism or any other religion to be passed.

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya expressed these views at an event held in Mirigama today, the Speaker’s office said.

A heated debate is currently taking place in the country over moves to draft a new Constitution, with some Buddhist monks claiming the?new Constitution will harm Buddhism.

The Speaker however said that there was no need for anyone to be concerned as a final draft for a new Constitution has not yet been presented. (Colombo Gazette)

Recommended For You

Former UK MP with Sri Lankan roots on New Year?s Honours List

A former UK MP with Sri Lankan roots, Ranil Jayawardena, has been included in the UK New Year?s Honours List. Jayawardena, who represented North East Hampshire in Parliament from 2015 to 2024, has been honoured?for his extensive contributions to public service. The 38-year-old was also a BDBC councillor from 2008 to 2015. ?I am deeply honoured to receive this knighthood from HM The King, marking my public service from local councillor to Cabinet minister,? said he said. “Public service has a

01 Jan, 2025

Prime Minister calls on Sri Lanka to set aside all differences

Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called on Sri Lanka to set aside all differences and work towards building a better future for the country. In her New Year message, the Prime Minister said that 2024 has been a truly transformative year for Sri Lankans. “The citizens of this country have chosen change: a clean and people centered political culture and empathetic society, unity as opposed to division. As a responsible government, we remain committed to uplifting the nation in various crit

01 Jan, 2025

Sri Lanka keen to be fully independent and sovereign

Sri Lanka is keen to be fully independent and sovereign and not agree on certain matters with some countries purely because of the issues with the local economy, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. Speaking at the Foreign Ministry as it commenced work for the new year, Herath said that Sri Lanka’s main goal is to strengthen the economy towards an independent and sovereign nation. “Even though we may not like it when we become economically bankrupt, we have had to take certain measures while

01 Jan, 2025

Colombo Gazette is a leading news and entertainment website, covering stories related to Sri Lanka. The content consists of text based news, photos and videos and is linked to social media websites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to provide a wider coverage for its stories.