Leader of the JVP Anura Kumara Dissanayake says attempts by the government to pass the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill amidst the coronavirus pandemic, must be defeated.
MP Dissanayake said the decision by the government to debate the proposed Bill on the 19th and 20th of May in Parliament is anti-democratic.
MP Dissanayake said the Bill will be detrimental to Sri Lanka’s future as it is not being discussed in a public forum.
The JVP leader said the government will not listen to the voice of Parliament or the people and will do as they please to present and pass the Bill.
Therefore, MP Dissanayake said this is a violation of the government’s pledge to ensure the rights of citizens.
The Parliamentarian claimed at a time that COVID-19 deaths are on the rise, the government is moving forward with attempts to approve a destructive regulation.