Professor G.L. said that the way the president is acting is showing signs of a dictatorial regime.
He said this while attending a press conference held at the main office of Nawala Sukanda Janata Sabha this morning (27).
Prof. G. who spoke there. Mr. L. Peiris also said.
⛔ As stated by the President, the government has to face a presidential election willingly or unwillingly.
The opposition must fight as one to win the presidential election.
⛔ For the presidential election to be held in the future, an all-fair election should be held, including freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Freedom of the press is the basis of a fair election. The government is using various tactics to suppress it.
⛔ The Broadcasting Regulatory Commission Act brought by the government earlier for electronic media raised a lot of opposition from civil organizations. In such a background, the cabinet has received approval to advise a law draftsman to prepare a bill based on the initial draft last week.
⛔ The opposition is working together to defeat such bills that directly affect the constitution.
⛔ The Supreme Court has informed the speaker that 31 amendments must be made in order to pass the Online Security Act.
⛔ The commissions established by this kind of act, which becomes the hands of the government, have the power of God.
⛔ A 10-member commission has been appointed by the president. Its main role is to enact electoral laws, but its scope also includes powers to look into media law.
⛔ This government has no program to find solutions to the country’s pressing problems.
⛔ To secure law and order in the country, a permanent Inspector General of Police should be appointed.
⛔ The President without the approval of the Constituent Assembly C. D. Mr. Wickramaratne has been given service extension.
⛔ A sharp conflict of opinion has started between the President and the Legislative Assembly.
⛔ It is illegal to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee to look into the affairs of the Legislative Assembly.
⛔ There should be no political interference in the Constituent Assembly established by the 21st Constitutional Amendment.
⛔ When looking at the activities of the president, there are signs of a dictatorial rule.
