Leader of the House, Minister Lakshman Kiriella made a statement in Kandy on Thursday. He stated that the 19th Amendment to the constitution which will be introduced in Parliament next week will reduce the executive powers by 90 percent.

The Minister stated that the new constitutional amendment will be presented to Parliament on April 8, 9 and 10. Headded that once the amendment is approved, the president’s powers will reduce by 90 percent.

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