The sovereignty of the people is a sacrosanct principle of any democratic constitution and the new Constitution assures to the Sri Lankan people their sovereign rights. The Sovereignty of the people is declared to include executive, legislative and judicial power as well as fundamental human rights and the franchise. Buddhism, the National Anthem and the National Flag. Enhanced protection of fundamental Rights and freedoms. Many new rights have been introduced, while the protection regime has been strengthened.
Language rights expresses clearly.
Chapter IV which deals language sets out in detail the language policy which gives parity of status to the languages of the majority and minorities. The right to receive official communications in response in the same language is recognized. Use of language in courts and education is spelt out in detail. The right to receive translations is constitutionally recognized. Directive principles of state policy Chapter IV acknowledges the plural and multi-ethnic character of Sri Lanka.