Over 160 votes

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The government is confident of securing well over 160 votes for the proposed constitutional amendments to be presented in Parliament this week, Government Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told reporters today.

The government has already obtained the support of several political parties for the proposals including the SLMC as well as a few UNP members. The amendments will be debated in parliament this week and later a vote will be taken for it to be passed. (KB)

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Prince Michael Monday, 06 September 2010 05:16 AM

160 votes ! what about the opinion of ordinary citizens and tax payers ? Don't they get to have a say about their country's future???

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Labby Monday, 06 September 2010 05:22 AM

Most disgusting !

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M.ASHRAFF NAZIM Monday, 06 September 2010 09:02 AM

160 will not solve the needs and aspirations of the masses and the citizens have not the read the constituion.

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Sri Lankan Monday, 06 September 2010 12:48 PM

I thought those 160 were also appointed by ordinary citizens and tax payers to make decisions on their behalf.

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Geronimo Monday, 06 September 2010 01:26 PM

They already had their say when they voted for the buffaloes and traitors that make up the 160. Subha Anagathayak!!!

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Calistus Jayatilleke Monday, 06 September 2010 02:42 PM

Out of this 160, how many were voted in by the Opposition parties? So, whose opinions are they representing when voting for these amendments. It is a mockery of Demo-Crazy.

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