If Mahinda cannot, we leave – Ven. Rathana Thero

MONDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2014

A decision has been taken by him and several powerful ministers to withdraw from the government if no steps are taken before the presidential election to change the nature of the constitution, implement the 17th amendment, abolish preferential representative system, hold the presidential and general elections on the same day, give the prime minister the authority of the government, the President to hold only the portfolio of defense ministry and to abolish giving positions to relatives says Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero.

The decision has been taken by him and his group as the highest in power had been informed regarding their stand but had failed to response said Ven. Rathana thero.

Ministers Basil Rajapaksa and Dulles Alahapperuma had had discussions with Ven. Rathana Thero attempting to delay presenting the proposals for amendments but Ven. Rathana Thero had not agreed to the request say sources.

Meanwhile, Minister Patali Ranawaka had said he was angry and disappointed regarding the moves of the government.

However, the JHU ignored people’s opposition when the 18th amendment was introduced and instances like arbitrarily impeaching former Chief Justice Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake and in several anti-people’s decision taken by the Rajapaksa regime.