This amendment is not just a small change to our laws. It is an attack on our democracy. It takes power away from the people and gives it to politicians. It denies Fijians their right to decide what happens to their country. Who are we, as leaders, to take that right away from them?
This is the message from Opposition MP Ketan Lal while opposing the proposed amendments to the constitution in Parliament.
He says this is not just an administrative update as it is a serious change that moves power from the people to those in Parliament.
Lal says the people of Fiji should not wake up one day to find their Constitution changed without their consent.
He says a Constitution is not a tool for those in power to adjust whenever they want as it is the foundation of our democracy — the agreement between the government and the people.
He adds that the agreement must be protected.
He says the people of Fiji voted for a government to represent them, protect their interests, and respect their rights, but today, that same government wants to take away their right to decide on their own Constitution.
The independent MP says if this amendment passes, the people of Fiji will lose their voice, and power will be handed over to a group of politicians.
He says a Constitution is not just a set of rules — it is the foundation of our nation.
He further says it protects freedom and guides our government, yet this amendment says the people should no longer have a say in shaping this foundation.
He adds imagine electing a government today, only to find that tomorrow, they have taken away the rights to hold them accountable.
Lal says when a government stops listening to its people, democracy dies.
@fijivillage.com If this amendment passes, the people will lose their voice, and politicians will take power - Lal #fiji #fyp ♬ original sound fijivillage
