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Federation of National Organisations (FNO) has rejected the proposal of appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee with a view to find a political solution to the national question. President of The Patriotic National Front Gunadasa Amersekara told a media briefing summoned by FNO on Tuesday, that no solution to national question should be discussed without the participation of the people. Speaking to the media on Thursday, cabinet spokesman Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella emphasised that President Mahinda Rajapaksa was willing to accept any solution to the national question suggested by a parliamentary select committee. President of The Patriotic National Front affiliated to National Freedom Front led by the Minister Wimal Weerawansa, Doctor Gunadasa Amarasekera further said that they would not recognise a proposal by parliament.
"The members of parliament acting like robots will agree to any proposal the leader will put forward. They will not act according to their conscience", said Gunadasa Amersekara. The FNO which consists of ten member organisations, heavily criticised the 13th amendment to constitutions and said provincial councils formed under it are liabilities. The Ven Elle Gunawansa said that provincial councils should be rejected. Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera said that the 13th amendment was brought following Indian influence and is illegal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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