President to make special statement on 13A

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to make a special statement on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution in Parliament next week, a special statement from the UNP said.

"President Wickremesinghe will explain how all powers will be devolved to the Provincial Councils except police powers," the statement said.

"The President has assured that all proposals pertaining to strengthening the 13th Amendment will be presented to Parliament for its approval" it added.

Also, the statement said different opinions of Tamil political parties is an impediment for the implementation of the 13th Amendment.

The statement comes around two weeks after the conclusion of the all party conference called for by the President to dicuss the implementation of the 13th Amendment. (Yohan Perera)

Comments - 27

N V Jen Tuesday, 01 August 2023 02:54 PM

Ranil, why are you worried about the different opinions of Tamil parties? If you are genuine, go ahead and implement a reasonably acceptable devolution package, while explaining to the nation why it will not lead to division of the country.

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Ram Tuesday, 01 August 2023 03:05 PM

RW, why not go back the memory lane and get your self reminded of your stance on 13A few years back. You wanted PCs scrapped. When you address us please explain why you changed your stance

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Nuwan Tuesday, 01 August 2023 03:11 PM

Racial politics brought Lebanon to knees. Build a nation state not ethnic enclaves.

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Kansa Tuesday, 01 August 2023 03:12 PM

Implementing 13 to safeguard thieves and murders of South and North like most of the political dealings, it will not be a solution. Murderers and thives will try to make use of the situation.

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SriLankan Tuesday, 01 August 2023 03:31 PM

13A had been wrongly drafted in an ancient time with corrupt politicians, it is not appropriate to the present political system of Sri Lanka, therefore, nullify those clauses from the constitution and carry forward the BUDDHIST constitution that was practiced earlier. 13A should not be an issue anymore to be discussed, whole communities must live together peacefully under ONE NATION POLICY. Ranil should not try to please TAMILS to gain votes of theirs to remain in power under the US guidelines and commands but should serve the BUDDHIST people who should not be misled.

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fact Tuesday, 01 August 2023 05:17 PM

Till we have this Buddhist only mentality we will never progress and become a great nation ,we must evolve beyond this to see we are all Lankans irrespective of race , religion and language .even if the whole nation convert to another religion we will still be Lankans .religions are a personal choice ,2000 years before there was no buddism so even if all convert to a new religion in 500 years ,we will still be Lankans or without new country name. since country name also could change .so beyond religions and race there is a spiritual and metaphysical connection ,we all are one and heading to same goal of self-realization or Nirvana .religion and paths are just a stepping stone given to us by enlightened people like budda,Krishna,jesus , Prophet muhammad peace be upon all

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wellwisher Tuesday, 01 August 2023 05:46 PM

Its high time we scrap Buddhist only nonsense and unit all as lankans .no religion or racge should be given any superiority ,we all are born and die in this land .2000 years before there was no Buddhism and a 1000 years from now will all will be in a new religion or there may be no religion ,who knows but still we will remain Lankans ,the name Lanka also not permeant it may change to another so it’s better to leave all the differences and unite.this is the only way forward if we want be prosperous .religion race and all personal ,any one practise anything .in this modern age people still living like frogs in the well

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Kumara Tuesday, 01 August 2023 03:56 PM

Racial politics will inevitably leads to interference from external forces. This will lead to economic downfall and division of the island. We are living in the 21st century and follow nations that give prominence to racial equality.

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1948 wrong independence Tuesday, 01 August 2023 04:02 PM

In 1948, the independence was wrongly drafted with a damaging constitution to the Tamils. When Britain captured SL there was the major Sinhalese Kingdom by KingRajasingham and Tamil Kingdom by King Changilian in the North and East. Britain should have given back the two kingdoms instead of leaving it amalgamated. Police powers should be given to the North and East. Otherwise Tamils under Sinhalese police !

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Prof. Percy Amaratunga Tuesday, 01 August 2023 04:39 PM

Not 13A Mr. President. We need to have the PC elections as now the country had improved well, and you can easily spend the allotted money for the elections.

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Thirunavukarasu Ratnapandian (Wellawatte) Tuesday, 01 August 2023 04:43 PM

You are playing a game with the Tamil Politicians on 13A without holding the PC elections. Why not try your luck and gather more for UNP while holding the elections, OfCourse, we Colombo Tamils will vote for you.

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Dr. R.N. Malcom Fernando Tuesday, 01 August 2023 04:45 PM

President Ranil, you are heading for another blood shed bringing this 13A cornered matter again. Don't trust North

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Buddhist Tuesday, 01 August 2023 04:53 PM

The differences in Tamil political party ideology on 13A are due to the fact that certain Tamil parties although pretending to be with other Tamil parties but in fact are agents of Ranil. Wigneswaran and Gajendrakumar are Ranil's agents.

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Sokrates Tuesday, 01 August 2023 05:05 PM

Why not Police Powers too? However, a federal system would be best. This works extremely well in many countries. But the Sinhalese majority is afraid that the northern and eastern states will then leave the other states far behind economically in a very short time. Foreign investors would then mainly invest in the north and east as the Tamils are more trusting and hardworking. The British had already recognized that.

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wellwisher Tuesday, 01 August 2023 05:45 PM

Its high time we scrap Buddhist only nonsense and unit all as lankans .no religion or racge should be given any superiority ,we all are born and die in this land .2000 years before there was no Buddhism and a 1000 years from now will all will be in a new religion or there may be no religion ,who knows but still we will remain Lankans ,the name Lanka also not permeant it may change to another so it’s better to leave all the differences and unite.this is the only way forward if we want be prosperous .religion race and all personal ,any one practise anything

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Citizen2023 Tuesday, 01 August 2023 05:52 PM

13A should be implemented with police powers to North n East. The action of the Police should come under a Police Committee headed by the IGP sothat there will be a control over police powers in N n E. This will be endorsed by all communities.

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rbh Tuesday, 01 August 2023 06:10 PM

He said with a single vote he cannot do anything only the parliamentarian will vote for Constitution. he will make statement and rejected by parliamentarian

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Rattapakse Tuesday, 01 August 2023 06:20 PM

The frustrated Tamil Parties started talking about a referendum on self-determination and the outcome of that is obvious. Before it gains support, you must come out with something acceptable. Raise above the selfish politicians who talk racism for their own interest at the peril of the nation. RW, you have nothing to lose and it is your turn to do what is good for the future of this country. The almighty GOD has given you a golden opportunity. Do it bravely for the future of the next generation!!

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Sambo Tuesday, 01 August 2023 07:21 PM

Special statements are not going to solve the problem.

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Kumara Tuesday, 01 August 2023 07:28 PM

It is a form of gross violation of human rights to have Sinhala Police force over predominantly Tamil speaking provinces. Ranil, have the courage to explain this to the nation and break away for this unjust stance.

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Tuesday, 01 August 2023 07:59 PM

The positive aspect of the13th amendment is that each province could be developed according to the terrain of the land, for instance up country is conducive for tea, vegetable cultivation, dry zone for paddy,similarly North for paddy, fruit cultivation etc; some of the provinces could revert back to English education or give preference to English education, as English Language is mandatory for Higher Education and overseas Studies. Devolving Police powers has it's pros and cons, if the Chief Minister is not an impartial person, it could lead to political suppression of the opposition groups, unless the provincial Police Chief is appointed in consultation with the President of the country and approved by the High post appointment Committee of Parliament and in conformity of the police ordinance.

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VJ Tuesday, 01 August 2023 08:11 PM

13A was not just for the N

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Pantha Kumaran Tuesday, 01 August 2023 08:35 PM

Sinhala racists politicians are more keen in selling our country to China rather than giving some powers to our Tamil brothers. Sarath, Wimal and Udaya are calling the country it is only for Budhists.

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ranjit Tuesday, 01 August 2023 08:37 PM

#Sri Lankan " carry forward the BUDDHIST constitution " This ideology was the cause for the downfall of this country since 1956, the aftermath of itis the state of our begging for food , medicine etc. Still there are some who are happy to continue this path. God save our country from these people.

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Kathir Wednesday, 02 August 2023 01:15 PM

Ranil speaks now 13th amendment to please Modi

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Veronica Horijuke Thursday, 03 August 2023 08:05 AM

13 A issue can wait. We must solve 'Namo Namo Mahatha' issue before thinking about 13 A and other burning issues.

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Diana Broheir Friday, 04 August 2023 04:49 AM

Why only the opinions of Tamil parties is a impediment ? What about the different opinions of the Sinhalese parties...is it not a impediment. Even at this stage racism is still taking center stage. Why?

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