SUVA – SDL Leader Laisenia Qarase, Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry and United Peoples Party Leader, Mick Beddoes have told the Forum Ministerial Contact Group that they want the 1997 constitution to remain and any amendments to be made through an inclusive process.
In a joint statement, Qarase, Chaudhry and Beddoes say they prefer a National Referendum to seek the endorsement from the people for an amended or new constitution in the absence of a parliament.
Chaudhry said they also told the Contact Group that they want a civillian caretaker government to lead the process forward.
Chaudhry, Qarase and Beddoes also urged the Contact Group to insist on the revocation of all decrees that restrict certain freedoms of people.
