Govt. not prepared to cast aside 13th amendment – Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene

13th amendment cannot be ignored just because certain individuals are against it says Minister of Media Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene. Minister Yapa Abeywardene said this speaking at a media meeting held in Colombo today (17th).

He said the amendment has been adopted in the Parliament with a 2/3rd majority and it has been approved by the Judiciary. Hence, the government will take measures to devolve maximum powers through this amendment said Minister of Media.

Speaking further Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene said the government would implement proposals by the APRC for a political solution adding that the government has not forgotten to give rights to the Tamil people. (Lanka Truth)