He expressed these views joining the debate on the resolution for the appointment of the Constitutional Assembly.

A new Constitution is a long felt need of the people. In the past even if someone has fever it was the Executive Presidency and even today the only saviour is Executive Presidency, the Minister said.

The joint Opposition said that the due process is not followed when the new Constitution is formulated. "But did the previous government follow the due process when Justice Shirani Bandaranaike was removed from position of Chief Justice? Did they follow the due process when the 18th Amendment to the Constitution was presented," Minister Premadasa questioned.

Minister Premadasa further added that both President and the Prime Minister are ready to fulfil the pledges given to the people.