Even as a political debate on with regard to a full enforcement of the 13th amendment to the constitution, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa is planning to bring in a 22nd amendment as well, according to party sources.
The MP has told his close associates that he has submitted a related plan to a commission on policies.
At SLPP meetings, Rajapaksa has strongly criticized the president’s statement about fully implementing the 13th amendment, said the sources.
Meanwhile, MP Prof. Charitha Herath, a member of the Dullas Alahapperuma faction, has spoken in support of the president’s suggestion.
He noted that his view was different to that of a majority in his group, who claim the president is without a public mandate to do so.
Herath said the 13th amendment should be implemented and a dialogue initiated together with the Tamil people to develop the country.
He compared it favourably with the development achieved by India through devolving powers amongst its various communities.