Sirisena to call general elections after implementation of 19A and 20A

The Sri Lankan President, confirmed that the next general parliamentary elections will be held after the 19th and 20th amendments to the constitution were implemented, reports Colombo Page.

Implementation of the 19th amendment to the constitution, which abolishes powers of the executive presidency has faced opposition by Sri Lankan parliament, with the supreme court recently ruling that parts of it could only be implemented after a referendum.

The 20th amendment to the constitution has also faced criticism from the Tamil National Alliance, who claim that it will reduce representation of the Tamil community and other communities on the island.


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