The SJB will stage a protest near the Parliament roundabout at Polduwa Junction at 9 a.m. on 24 September against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, with other Opposition parties also invited to join the rally.

The protest will be held under the patronage of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

Speaking to The Daily Morning, SJB National Organiser Thissa Attanayake said invitations had already been sent to other Opposition parties.

“The rally will take place near Parliament to show the opposition to the Government’s 22nd Amendment. All the leaders of the invited parties have informed us that they will be taking part in the rally,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court’s determination on the proposed amendment is expected to be handed over to the Speaker today (21).

Asked whether the SJB had considered the possible outcome of the Supreme Court determination when organising the rally, Attanayake said the protest would not have any impact on the Court’s decision.

“We don’t know what the determination is. This rally is to show the opposition of the people towards the amendment, and we are holding it,” he said.

The confidential determination of the Supreme Court on the proposed 22nd Amendment is scheduled to be presented to Parliament tomorrow (22), after being received by the Speaker today (21).

The determination will outline whether the Bill requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament or a public referendum.