A new constitution will not take away the primary status given to Buddhism said Sri Lanka’s cabinet spokesperson, adding that the government would seek approval of the island's senior Buddhist clergy, the Mahanayake Thera.
Mr Gayantha Karunathilaka said that both the president and prime minister would meet the Mahayanake Theras to explain the situation with the draft constitution.
Mr Karunathilaka said, “certain opposition forces are trying to get political mileage by trying to show a non-existing monster. However the new Constitution would be one that would be approved by the Mahanayake Theras and the common masses at the end of the day.”
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