Those solutions are not at all a package but a novel development concept for the devolution of powers, said the Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Pieris addressing a seminar held at Kuliyapitiya District Court. The Judicial Officers, Lawyers in Kuliyapitiya Bar and Police Officers participated in this seminar. The Minister added that since power was concentrated in Colombo, long standing problems in Provinces were not attended. Once the powers were devolved into provinces they could be solved without delay.
Terrorism is a cancer that can be cured only by a military operation.
The cause of that cancer can be removed only by a political operation, he said. Now they have changed their stand. Since they have confidence in our commitment for peace, they are of the opinion that the political solution will help them to live with self respect. Devolution of powers will be introduced. The powers relating to the Sovereignty, Security, Unity and Territorial Integrity will be vested under the Central Government.