Citizens’ awareness of constitutional reform process in Sri Lanka since 2016 to present: Reference to Ja-Ela and Maspotha divisional sectorial

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

Copyright © ICSUSL-Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2017 606 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