Joint opposition decides to vote against the 20th Amendment

30 May, 2018

The joint opposition has decided to vote against the?20th Amendment to the Constitution which looks to abolish the?Executive Presidency.

Party leaders of the?joint opposition reached the decision following a meeting held today with the participation of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) has already said it will also oppose the?20th Amendment to the Constitution.

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) handed over the?20th Amendment to the Constitution to Parliament last week. (Colombo Gazette)

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