Religious, civil society and academic community want balanced devolution of power to regions

28 August 2024 12:00 am Views - 194

This document has been compiled by members of religious and civil society and the academic community from all parts of the country after extensive discussion and consultations conducted over a period of several months. It is to be presented to the presidential candidates to include in their manifestos along with the pledge that they will support its implementation regardless of the outcome of the election.  Among other initiatives, this document builds on the initiative taken in April 2023 by a group of Buddhist monks and Tamil Diaspora who formulated the “Himalaya Declaration” as a starting point for a national dialogue towards a political solution. 

Objectives:

Proposed Policies and Actions:

1. Power sharing: 

2. Transitional justice:

3.Equal Protection

4.Good Governance