UNP must submit proposals without delay - Chief Prelate

Indika Polkotuwa

KANDY: It is the duty of the UNP as the main opposition to submit its proposals for resolving the national problem in writing as done by the SLFP without constantly engaging in criticism, Most Ven. Thibbotuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Mahanayaka Thera of the Malwatte Chapter said.

The Prelate said this when a copy of the alternative proposals of the UNP Democratic Group was presented to him by Enterprise Development Minister Mano Wijeyeratne at the Malwatte Viharaya in Kandy yesterday.

The Mahanayaka Thera said when parties submit their proposals to the APRC, they could be discussed to find a consensus after dropping unhealthy proposals if any. The alternative proposals of the UNP Democratic Group, which is a major political group, would be vital for this exercise.

Wijeyeratne also presented a copy of his group's proposals to the Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkhita Mahanayaka Thera of the Asgiriya Chapter at the Asgiriya Viharaya.

The Asgiriya Prelate expressing his sentiments, said power should be devolved to village level and as such the grama rajyaya concept was very significant.

The Prelate pointed out that the ancient village committee system played a significant role in promoting village level development.

Wijeyeratne said power should be devolved to cater to the needs of all communities.