The present government has two immediate top priorities before commencing the process of developing a brand-new constitution for the nation, Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament today.Prime Minister Amarasuriya stated the federal government, when it came to power last year, was fully concentrated on stabilizing the economy and guaranteeing democracy in the nation by conducting the elections that were delayed.During the Prime Ministers concerns session today, Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam requested the Premier to inform your house as to when a new constitution will be drafted because it was among the primary election promises of the government which was formed by the National Peoples Power (NPP).
Responding to the question, Prime Minister Amarasuriya asserted that the brand-new federal government is presently dealing with stabilizing the economy.
She kept in mind that two elections have actually been kept in the past 6 months while another election will be held next month.
The Prime Minister said the Provincial Council election is likewise due for a number of years.Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said when the Provincial Council election is held, the federal government will start the process to drafting a brand-new constitution, Meanwhile, she acknowledged that today federal government has not designated funds for the procedure in this years budget.However, Prime Minister Amarasuriya stated the present administration means to continue the constitutional preparing procedure that had already commenced by the previous government through public consultations.She said for that reason she is of the view that the preparing of the new constitution can be finished within a reasonable timeframe.