Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara has declared that the forthcoming Samagi Jana Sandhanaya (SJS) government is committed to preserving the nation's morality, civility, and religious freedoms. Jayasekara expressed concern that some presidential candidates are proposing changes to the Constitution that could secularize Sri Lanka, including legalizing prostitution and same-sex marriage.
He emphasized that Article 9 of the Constitution, which prioritizes Buddhism while safeguarding other religious freedoms, is under threat from those aiming to amend it and transition the country to a secular state. Jayasekara lamented that, despite the long-standing stability of this constitutional article, there are efforts to alter it, which he views as detrimental to the country's religious fabric.
The SJS government, according to Jayasekara, will continue to uphold the freedom of religious practice for all citizens and stand against any moves to undermine this right. Additionally, the SJS government pledges to ensure the safety and rights of employees while also working to enhance the efficiency of government institutions.
Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara has declared that the forthcoming Samagi Jana Sandhanaya (SJS) government is committed to preserving the nation's morality, civility, and religious freedoms. Jayasekara expressed concern that some presidential candidates are proposing changes to the Constitution that could secularize Sri Lanka, including legalizing prostitution and same-sex marriage.
He emphasized that Article 9 of the Constitution, which prioritizes Buddhism while safeguarding other religious freedoms, is under threat from those aiming to amend it and transition the country to a secular state. Jayasekara lamented that, despite the long-standing stability of this constitutional article, there are efforts to alter it, which he views as detrimental to the country's religious fabric.
The SJS government, according to Jayasekara, will continue to uphold the freedom of religious practice for all citizens and stand against any moves to undermine this right. Additionally, the SJS government pledges to ensure the safety and rights of employees while also working to enhance the efficiency of government institutions.
Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara has declared that the forthcoming Samagi Jana Sandhanaya (SJS) government is committed to preserving the nation's morality, civility, and religious freedoms. Jayasekara expressed concern that some presidential candidates are proposing changes to the Constitution that could secularize Sri Lanka, including legalizing prostitution and same-sex marriage.
He emphasized that Article 9 of the Constitution, which prioritizes Buddhism while safeguarding other religious freedoms, is under threat from those aiming to amend it and transition the country to a secular state. Jayasekara lamented that, despite the long-standing stability of this constitutional article, there are efforts to alter it, which he views as detrimental to the country's religious fabric.
The SJS government, according to Jayasekara, will continue to uphold the freedom of religious practice for all citizens and stand against any moves to undermine this right. Additionally, the SJS government pledges to ensure the safety and rights of employees while also working to enhance the efficiency of government institutions.