⚠️ Opposition Leader Criticizes 22nd Amendment & Economic Policies

• Political & Legal Risks: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa warned that the proposed 22nd Amendment threatens constitutional checks and balances across the executive, legislature, and judiciary, undermining the rule of law. • Economic Sector Impact: - Agriculture: Farmers reportedly facing losses of Rs. 17 per kilogram of paddy. - Finance & Pensions: Domestic debt restructuring negatively impacted provident funds while leaving high-wealth interests largely unaffected. • Policy & Reform Proposals: - Advocated for a social market economy balancing capitalistic wealth creation with social protection and wealth redistribution. - Highlighted historical models like Mahaweli and Gam Udawa as examples combining market liberalisation with state intervention. - Called for expanding court-enforceable fundamental rights in the Constitution to cover economic, social, cultural, educational, and health rights.