Event recap
Dialogue on the Model Constitution Process in Jaffna
The One-Text Initiative met with representatives of the Democratic Tamil National Alliance and its constituent parties in Jaffna for a constructive discussion on Sri Lanka’s Model Constitution-making process.
Date
18 July 2026
Venue
Jaffna
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OneText facilitation team
As part of its continuing engagement on the Model Constitution-making process, the One-Text Initiative held a meeting in Jaffna on 18 July 2026 with representatives of the Democratic Tamil National Alliance and its constituent parties.
The discussion was attended by Suresh Premachandran, C. Venthan, Guruswamy Surendran, Dharmalingam Siddharthan, Murugesu Chandrakumar and N. Ratnalingam.
The meeting provided an opportunity to introduce and discuss the Model Constitution initiative and its broader consultative process. It was a constructive and cordial exchange that contributed to OneText’s continuing engagement with political stakeholders from across Sri Lanka.
Learn more about the Model Constitution and the public consultation process at citizensconstitution.lk/constitution.
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