The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is being used as a factor to postpone the Presidential Election, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Gamini Waleboda alleged.
Addressing the media, MP Waleboda said that Cabinet approval has been granted for the proposal in this regard and it is expected to be presented to Parliament in the coming week.
He further said it has been proposed to amend paragraph (b) of Article 83 of the Constitution by replacing the words “exceeding six years” with “exceeding five years”.
“The Amendment would require a two-thirds majority in Parliament and will be presented to the Supreme Court, after which the necessary measures will be taken based on the court order,” he said.
MP Waleboda revealed that the President and his team are facing challenges in securing a two-thirds majority in Parliament as the SLPP intends to field its own candidate for the Presidential Election.
He further alleged that the President intends to use his executive powers to dissolve Parliament if he fails to obtain the necessary two-thirds majority and that a Gazette notification in this regard has already been prepared.
“We have received information and many people have also questioned us on the fact that a Gazette notification on dissolving Parliament has been prepared and is to be issued the same day if the President fails to obtain the necessary two-thirds majority,” the MP said.
MP Gamini Waleboda hinted that there was a possibility for changes in Sri Lanka’s politics soon. (Newswire)
