Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith emphasized the need for a new Constitution to ensure democratic governance and address weaknesses in the current framework.
Speaking to the media following a meeting with Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne in Colombo yesterday (06), the Cardinal highlighted the importance of establishing a robust mechanism to investigate corrupt practices and abuses against democracy in Sri Lanka’s past.
The Archbishop also stressed the necessity of uncovering the truth behind the Easter Sunday attacks, urging a comprehensive investigation to determine who was responsible, their motives, and the support they received.
“A lot of such incidents have occurred in Sri Lanka, including murders and disappearances, with no proper investigations conducted,” he said. “Our request is for a mechanism to probe all these corrupt acts against democracy. This requires structural changes and the drafting of a new Constitution.”
The Cardinal expressed hope that these measures would be implemented, paving the way for justice and democratic reform.
