Independent MP Jeevan Thondaman has invited representatives of the LGBTQ+ community to engage in discussions with the Minister of Justice on matters concerning the community.
MP Jeevan Thondaman said he had held a productive discussion with Minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe on several subjects, including matters related to the LGBTQ+ community.
“The discussion focused on matters concerning the LGBTQ Community, reforms pertaining to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA), and electoral reforms with relation to the upcountry community,” he said.
MP Jeevan Thondaman also said that he had received the first copy of the proposed 21st Amendment to the Constitution.
Commenting on the discussion pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community, MP Thondaman said the Justice Minister is willing to open the floor for discussion with all who are willing to come forward.
“Anyone who may be interested can send me a message and we will take things forward from there,” he Tweeted. (NewsWire)
Regarding the LGBTQ Community, hon. minister is willing to open the floor for discussion with all who are willing to come forward. Anyone who may be interested can send me a message and we will take things forward from there. (2/2)
— Jeevan Thondaman (@JeevanThondaman) May 24, 2022
