Speaking to Neth News, he questioned as to what good would be gained by inquiring into the past.

The government should understand that there is a strong mistrust and opposition of the public against its journey, said the Thera.

There will be no national reconciliation if the country works to the wants of the international community, said the MP.

Meanwhile, joint opposition MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage says the act does not include four amendments proposed by the president.

Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has got it passed even without having a vote in total disregard for the president, he charges.

However, a top official of the president’s media unit told Sri Lanka Mirror that the draft bill had the president’s consent.

Had there been a vote, the SLFP had decided that it would be passed with a two-third majority, deputy speaker Thilanga Sumathipala has told the PM.