The Significance of Article 9 of the Constitution Should or could it be removed
2017-11-21
- Buddhist thinking superimposed upon all Eastern thought the notion of the equality of all human beings - C.G. Weeramanthry
- Social contract theory requires the Govt to use such power for peace, safety and public good of the people
- Giving foremost place to Buddhism proved to be a sound constitutional machinery
- “Sovereignty is in the people” was a fundamental feature of the Buddhist system of Government - Dr. Wijeyethunga
Article 9 of the Constitution has become the subject of much discussion. Could or should it be removed from the Constitution? Article 9 reads as follows;
“The Republic of Sri Lanka shall give to Buddhism the foremost place and accordingly it shall be the duty of the State to protect and foster the Buddha Sasana, while assuring to all religions the rights granted by Articles 10 and 14 (1) (e). (Emphasis mine).
