Statement by the Bishop of Colombo on the Current Constitutional Crisis
The Diocese of Colombo of the Church of Ceylon is extremely perturbed by the events that unfolded on the night of October 26, 2018, when the President proceeded to swear in the former President as the Prime Minister, when the incumbent Prime Minster duly and legitimately appointed under Constitution continued in office.
This action has plunged the country into more instability at a time when the Sri Lankan and global economies are in politico-economic turmoil. This unfortunate action will only harm our international standing, cause even more loss of confidence in the country and lead to a further deterioration of our economy which will severely impact the already difficult day to day lives of our people, especially the poor.