Country doesn’t need a new Constitution – Asgiri Chapter Anunayake Thero

Country doesn’t need a new Constitution – Asgiri Chapter Anunayake Thero

January 13, 2019   09:29 am

The country does not need a new Constitution, however, a Constitutional amendment for the sake of a new electoral system is enough, says Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter Venerable Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thero.

Dhammadassi Thero made this comment during a visit paid by the Chairman of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Professor G.L. Peiris.

He further stated that it is desirable to opt for either a Provincial Council election or a General Election.

Ven. Dhammadassi Thero also commented on certain Articles that are said to be included in the proposed new Constitution.

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