In Sri Lanka an authoritarian Executive Presidency is acting as if the Constitution and the laws of the land are irrelevant in governance.

In Sri Lanka an authoritarian Executive Presidency is acting as if the Constitution and the laws of the land are irrelevant in governance.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Authoritarianism or Democratic Governance? by Friday Forum  

There has been, in recent times, public discussion in regard to whether our country is moving towards an authoritarianism that undermines democratic governance. The President, Ministers and government spokespersons have consistently denied this allegation. They refer in particular to the recent elections in three provinces as indicative of a functional and vibrant democracy responsive to the needs of the people.

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