Catholic Bishops’ Conference expresses its concern over the erosion of democratic principles and values

November 03, 2021

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has expressed its deep concern about the erosion of democratic principles and values in the country. The Bishops’ conference has alleged that the formulation of new constitution is put on the backburner despite the promise made by the President and the government before and after the elections and instead adopted an unholy 20thamendment to the constitution and exploited it beyond it’s limit to the detriment of the wellbeing of the country. The Bishops’ Conference said that though they do not oppose the concept ‘One Country One Law’ the appointment of a Task Force by from outside without any reference to the legislature is unacceptable. The full text of the statement issued by the Bishops’ Conferenceis as follows

Catholic Bishops’ Conference expresses its concern over the erosion of democratic principles and values

RELATED NEWS

Sri Lanka advises early paddy planting ahead of heavy rains, 2027 dry spell

Sri Lanka plans Rs. 600 billion railway electrification project

Sri Lanka dengue cases rise to 96,040

Metro Bus service aims to create new public transport culture

Arrests eclipse battle over 22nd Amendment

Sri Lanka advises early paddy planting ahead of heavy rains, 2027 dry spell

Sri Lanka plans Rs. 600 billion railway electrification project

Sri Lanka dengue cases rise to 96,040

Metro Bus service aims to create new public transport culture

Heavy rain forecast for drought-hit eastern areas as El Niño strengthens

Namal Rajapaksa arrested in bribery probe

Supreme Court hearing on Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill adjourned until Friday

Police officers warned over refusal to accept digital insurance cards