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The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has made a request to UNP leader to include minority representation in future delegations to talks with the government on constitutional reform. SLMC
General Secretary and Deputy Chairman of Committee Rauf Hakeem told that
his party's request was an appeal to include Tamil and Muslim
representatives in the opposition party delegation. "The
UNP, being the alternative government in the country, should contribute
towards the constitutional reform process in a meaningful manner". He
stated that they all expect the UNP to represent all ethnic communities in
the country as the government is making a concerted effort to restore
peace. The
minorities should be represented by a person like late Mr. A.CV.S. Hameed
who had a depth of knowledge and understanding on all aspects of the
issue, he said. Mr.
Hakeem referring to the UNP's past policies said that the UNP used to
observe certain norms earlier but after the demise of Mr. Hameed this was
not continued. "If
they are short of leaders of such a caliber, they even can appoint a
person outside the political ranks, as they nominated Mr. Swaminathan on
several other occasions" he added.
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