COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new government on Saturday presented its plan for a new constitution .President Maithripala Sirisena,who contested poll last year, promised a new constitution to strengthen democracy and fundamental rights.
According to the document presented to parliament on Saturday, the government intends to strengthen democratic rights, promote national reconciliation and establish a political culture that respects the rule of law.
The new constitution will also guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms that assure human dignity and promote responsible and accountable government, the document said.
This proposal is a part of President Maithripala Sirisena administration’s steps to promote post-conflict reconciliation and address alleged war crimes committed during the 26-year conflict between government troops and Tamil Tiger rebels.
