Future Parliament Could Reverse 22nd Amendment, Says Opposition Leader

Joint Opposition Convenor Prof. G.L. Peiris said on Wednesday that despite the enactment of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, the matter would not necessarily be concluded permanently. Speaking to media representatives at the Flower Road office of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prof. Peiris underscored that incoming parliamentary majorities retain the capacity to address constitutional amendments through legislative action.

The remarks come in the wake of the government's passage of the 22nd Amendment, which introduced significant constitutional changes. Prof. Peiris's comments suggest the Opposition views the amendment as subject to future reversal should political circumstances shift, rejecting the notion that the changes represent an immutable constitutional settlement.

The convenor's statement reflects ongoing political tensions between the current administration and opposition parties regarding constitutional governance and presidential powers. His remarks indicate the Opposition intends to maintain the 22nd Amendment as a focal point for future political contestation and potential legislative action.