NFF will defeat the proposed 20th amendment - Jayantha Samaraweera

National Freedom Front (NFF) says they will work towards defeating the 20th amendment to the constitution. According to them the true purpose of JVP bringing the 20th Amendment under the guise of abolishing the Executive Presidency is to fully enforce the 13th Amendment.
 
Deputy Leader of NFF Jayantha Samaraweera stated this while attending a press conference held yesterday in Colombo.
 
He says to bring a 20th amendment if possible but NFF will defeat it by sacrificing lives, should it come to that.
 
As the first step of defeating the 20th amendment, they will commence a leaflet distribution campaign around the country from the May 3, Samaraweera further stated.
 
Earlier this week leader of the JVP, Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the 20th amendment to the constitution will be brought forward by the party as the Private member's bill during the month of May. 
 
Dissanayake also claimed the JVP will seek support from members of civil society, religious leaders, other parties as well as the public to bring about this much needed reform despite the criticisms being levelled against it.