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UNP urges Parliamentarians to refrain from voting in favour of 20A
The United National Party (UNP) urged Parliamentarians to refrain from voting in favour of the 20th Amendment indicating that the proposed amendment threatens the sovereign right of the people and warned the foremost place given for Buddhism will also face a threat.
The party said in a statement that the clauses included in the amendment have not been presented by these parties to the Parliamentary Select Committee prior to this, and therefore these are unnecessary and pose a danger to the people of the country.
"The UNP opposes the decision by the government to permit dual citizens to enter Parliament. The question that arises in such a situation is where would the loyalty of those citizens lie, with their country of birth or their adopted country?" the party asked.
The party also said that the passing of this amendment will allow for a precedent to be set which will threaten the inherent rights of the country, including ensuring Buddhism the foremost place in the country while affording equal rights and protection to other religions.
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