Sri Lanka should learn from the overall architecture of Indian constitution as it is in midst of framing a new constitution for the country. <br/><br/>This was the sentiment expressed by an eminent speaker at a function in Colombo to mark the Indian Constitution Day, being observed today. <br/><br/>Professor Rohan Samarajiva said the Indian constitution has withstood the vagaries of time in vast and diverse country like India, which should be emulated in the neighbouring country. <br/><br/>He said the division of powers between centre and state along with introduction of third tier of local governance are certain provisions which should be adopted in the island nation to give voice to minorities and geographically dispersed population. <br/><br/>The professor said bicameral legislature is another idea which needs to be revived in Sri Lanka for providing adequate representation to provinces and diverse set of groups in central legislation. <br/><br/>High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Shri Y.K.Sinha in his remarks said that Indian constitution is a living document which has undergone 101 amendments but the basic structure has remained intact.<br/><br/>Sri Lanka has framed two constitutions since its inception but both have failed to meet the aspirations of all ethnic groups.<br/><br/> The country having recovered from three decades long ethnic war, is in the process of framing a new constitution and the proposed model have generated a heated debate in the country.