Where Does Maithri Go From Here?
By Saliya Peiris-Sunday, August 02, 2015
For the first time in the history of the Second Republican Constitution, a Parliamentary Election is being held without any political party having the express support of the Executive President in office. Indeed, for the first time in the political history of this country, one main political party is going in for elections without the support of its leader – who some may even say is tacitly supporting the other party.
On August 18, when the results of the Parliamentary Election are declared, what will be the possible outcomes where the Prime Ministerial office is concerned? Even after the 19th Amendment, the President yet has the power to appoint the Prime Minister, who, in his opinion, commands the support of the majority of the Members of Parliament (MPs), and the MPs.
There are three possible scenarios.
