Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero says that although they are not against the existing Constitution, they oppose the presenting of new amendments to the Constitution.
He was speaking at a press briefing of the ‘National Movement to Protect the Motherland’ at the Abayaramaya Temple in Narahenpita today (24).
The Thero said that although a Constitution is necessary for any government and shortcomings need to be resolved, they will never agree to it being amended at will in a manner that does not suit the country and race. He said that is the national policy of their organisation.
He stated that they will never allow any constitutional amendment being carried out to fulfill the needs of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or even a single letter being changed in an unsuitable way.
Ven. Ananda Thero claimed that the President and Prime Minister are making contradictory remarks regarding the constitutional amendment.
He said that the attempts by the government to accomplish this in the face of the displeasure of the Maha Sangha cannot be condoned.
