Predictions
- Parliament likely to pass gazetted 20th amendment, restoring strengthened executive presidency and increasing Rajapaksas’ political influence
- Strengthening of president’s role will ease passage of legislation and reduce potential for disruptive political infighting
- Claims amendment reverses democratic changes and could lead to ethnic majoritarian rule will pose reputational concerns for foreign investors
Event
The government gazetted on 2 September a draft 20th constitutional amendment (20A) which will appear before parliament in the coming weeks.
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