We seem to be progressively incapable of developing a sense of common political purpose to address pressing moral and social issues. One solution that has been mooted in the draft constitution in relation to Regional Councils is to extend proportionate representation from the legislative to the executive level. Political parties which are represented in the legislature will be given representation in the executive proportionate to their representation, and will thereby be compelled to work together. There would be no government - no opposition. Politics would cease to be a zero-sum game, where the winner takes all.
Constitutional practice needs to be in conformity with constitutional structures and norms.
Both political and ethnic minorities fear that the protective arm of the state is never extended towards them in moments of crisis. Even the judgement of the Supreme Court in Wimalendran's case has not been complied with. Constitutional provisions relating the right of Tamil speaking persons to transact business with the state have been part of the constitution for more than two decades. However despite the best efforts of the Ministry of National Integration these provisions are not realized in practice. I am reminded of the words of King James in his address to the House of Commons in 1607.