Constitution can wait, address COL issues – JVP

On Oct 12, 2021

The priority today is not a new Constitution, electoral system, or elections, but solutions to the people’s burning Cost of Living issues, JVP MP Vijitha Herath said.

He was speaking at a press conference at the JVP Headquarters on Monday.

“The President told the 72nd Army Anniversary Day that a new Constitution and electoral system will be introduced.

That is not what people ask today. The 20th Amendment to the Constitution did nothing good to the people. The people are facing a lot of problems. The people will rise against this Government. They can no longer be fooled. Amidst of all these issues, the Government is attempting to secure power through elections,” he said.

He questioned what the use of a Government is if prices of essential items are determined by businessmen.