Obligation of citizens to support the 18th Amendment
Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has said that it is the duty of all citizens to support the 18th amendment for the development of the country. The Minister made this reference at a media briefing at the Mahaweli Centre.
The Minister said the government enjoys a two thirds majority as several opposition Parliamentarians have expressed support. Many Commissions will become functional through these amendments. As a party of the Freedom Alliance Government the MEP will support the Amendment. He said that civic rights of the people will be consolidated through these amendments.