Constitution-making begins after hectic night-long talks to resolve disputes

President Maithripala Sirisena addressing Parliament yesterday
By Our Political Editor-Sunday, January 10, 2016

• President makes tough speech on resolution; extremism will not be tolerated from any side; corruption suspects to be arrested this month
• Ranil says ‘no gun to the head’, he is ready to be flexible; wants the process to be inclusive

The Government’s new Constitution initiative which began in Parliament yesterday was dogged by late night meetings where parties including the “joint opposition” sought changes in procedure.

Constitution-making Begins After Hectic Night-long Talks to Resolve Disputes by Thavam Ratna