All-party talks on devolving police powers to provinces Foreign Minister announces President’s plan after New Delhi visit View(s): View(s):All political parties represented in Parliament will be consulted on devolving police powers to provinces, the Government announced hours after the Presidential delegation returned from New Delhi. “President Ranil Wickremesinghe is keen on implementing the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. As far as police powers are concerned, he will consult all the political parties in the government, opposition and the parties in Parliament to take a decision,” Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry told a news conference yesterday. And will ensure a life of respect and dignity for the Tamil community of Sri Lanka,” Prime Minister Modi said. However, the party stressed that it would not disrupt the steps taken by the Government in implementing the 13th Amendment.

Source: Sunday Times July 23, 2023 01:25 UTC