Devolution of Power should be done at provincial level- UNP democratic group

The leader of the UNP democratic group Minister Karu Jayasooriya today announced the group's proposals to the national problem.

Speaking at a media briefing in Colombo, Minister Jayasooriya said that his group is in the view that the devolution of power should be best done at provincial level as stated in the 13th amendment to the constitution.

The minister also noted that the proposals have already been handed over to the All Party Representative Committee (APRC) Chairman Professor Thissa Vitharana.

Meanwhile, Minster Rajitha Senarathne told that the group had to submit separate proposals from UNP as the party does not allow democracy. He further explained that the UNP's leader Ranil Wickramasinghe will design the proposals to represent his personal view rather than the party's view.

Minister Jayasooriya, pointed out that the aim of the group's proposal is to enable the any SL citizen to live any part of the country free from fear and discrimination. He reiterated that his group, while condemning terrorism and communalism, will continue to support the government in its war against terrorism.

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