Prez stresses need fo new Constitution – The Island

President Wickremesinghe arrives in Parliament yesterday to deliver his maiden policy statement (pic courtesy Parliament) Share Tweet Declaring that the President had received more powers through the Constitution than former kings of Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that the Constitution should be changed immediately.Delivering his maiden policy statement, President Wickremesinghe said that at present, he had the right to appoint the members of the Election Commission, Public Service Commission, Police Commission, Judicial Service Commission, etc.Highlights of President’s Wickremesinghe policy statement: * Reiterated appeal for all political parties representing in Parliament to unite in the formation of an All-Party Government to overcome daunting economic challenges.retains two foreign firms to restructure ISBs Continue Reading p president Wickremesinghe delivering his maiden policy statement (pic courtesy Parliament) By Saman Indrajith President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday delivering his maiden policy statement, in Parliament, and vowed not to allow anyone to act outside the law.

President Wickremesinghe said: “The struggle that started all over Colombo, expecting a system change, was later centralized in Galle Face.President Wickremesinghe requested everyone not to fall into such traps that contribute to destroying the future of the country.