JVP and Rathana Thera differ
BY DILHAN WIMALKA- July 12, 2014
Differences of opinion have surfaced in the discussion the JVP had with JHU Parliamentary Group Leader Ven. Rathana Thera about the 'Way forward for the country' set of proposals drafted by the Thera.
K.D. Lal Kantha, JVP Politburo Member, said they were at present carefully studying the set of proposals made by Rathana Thera to determine whether the proposals incorporated...
measures for a complete overhauling of the Executive Presidential system or if they would exert a deterrent influence on such changes to it.
He added, as apparent from a preliminary study of the proposals it seems that they do not provide for wide and extensive changes in the presidential system of government. Wider sections of the country are seeking improvement of economic political and social conditions. In an in-depth study they are planning to carry out as regards the proposals, if they find adequate measures for abolition of Executive Presidency, they would support it. He emphasized that their Party is more concerned about people's wish to change the dictatorial powers given to the President through the Constitution. If Ven. Rathana Thera makes a set of proposals incorporating wide ranging changes to the Constitution as desired by the people their Party will take a favourable position regarding them, he said.
He added they would be discussing the proposals in depth, and as at present, they have not accepted or rejected them.
BY DILHAN WIMALKA- July 12, 2014
Differences of opinion have surfaced in the discussion the JVP had with JHU Parliamentary Group Leader Ven. Rathana Thera about the 'Way forward for the country' set of proposals drafted by the Thera.
K.D. Lal Kantha, JVP Politburo Member, said they were at present carefully studying the set of proposals made by Rathana Thera to determine whether the proposals incorporated...
measures for a complete overhauling of the Executive Presidential system or if they would exert a deterrent influence on such changes to it.
He added, as apparent from a preliminary study of the proposals it seems that they do not provide for wide and extensive changes in the presidential system of government. Wider sections of the country are seeking improvement of economic political and social conditions. In an in-depth study they are planning to carry out as regards the proposals, if they find adequate measures for abolition of Executive Presidency, they would support it. He emphasized that their Party is more concerned about people's wish to change the dictatorial powers given to the President through the Constitution. If Ven. Rathana Thera makes a set of proposals incorporating wide ranging changes to the Constitution as desired by the people their Party will take a favourable position regarding them, he said.
He added they would be discussing the proposals in depth, and as at present, they have not accepted or rejected them.
