Abstract:
The constitutions describe the basic principles of the state, the structure and the
process of government and the fundamental rights of citizens in a higher law that
cannot be unilaterally changed by an ordinary legislatives act (De Silva, 1993). The
present Sri Lankan constitution inaugurated on 7th of September 1978. It is officially
recognized as the
“Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka”.The inauguration of the Presidential
system in February, 1978 was on the basis of the second amendment adapted to 1978
constitution. As of May 2015 it has been formally amended nineteen (19)times. There
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are negative and positive criticisms about the state religion, state language,
fundamental rights, national anthemandrepresented systemprevailed by the 1978
constitution. Constitutional reform is a major component of the political agenda of
the present President MaithripalaSirisena’ andPrime Minister
RanilWikramasingha’.To fulfilthis goal they have established public
