“We need a Constitution that suits the needs of the 21st century and make sure that all communities live in harmony”

Address to Parliament about changing the Constitution, quoted on Business Standard (January 11, 2016), "No secrecy in Sri Lanka's Constitution-making: Minister" http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/no-secrecy-in-sri-lanka-s-constitution-making-minister-116011100941_1.html

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