Minister of Tourism and Lands Harin Fernando speaking to reporters today (23) said he will resign from his ministry tonight itself if the 21st Amendment to the Constitution that has been drafted in abolishing the existing 20th Amendment to the Constitution is not presented to the Cabinet for approval within today.
Therefore, the 21A will be presented to the Cabinet within today for sure, the Minister noted, adding that no conspiracy against it would be successful.
Following the Cabinet’s approval, the 21A will be tabled in Parliament, Fernando went on, adding that he is confident that all MPs will be serving their duty to the people thereafter.
The 21A seeks to restore to Parliament a number of powers vested in the President via the existing 20A and to strengthen independent commissions.
MIAP
