Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Chairman of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya says that it would be better to obtain public opinion when creating a new constitution.

However, the Chairman, addressing an event held to commemorate the International Day of Democracy, said that he believes the new constitution would be a good constitution.

Deshapriya says that we can't expect perfect politicians when the society is not perfect.

"I am the one who says that politicians are human. I have not heard anyone else is Sri Lanka saying this. Politicians are a part of our society. We cannot find politicians who are made from gold, decorated with silver and bathed with milk, when the society is black."

Speaking on democracy, the chairman said th...