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Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2024 Source : Dæhæna Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter The Presidential Elections of 2024 in Sri Lanka, held on 21 September, marked a significant moment in the country’s political history. These elections were conducted amidst a backdrop of economic turmoil, political instability, and ongoing recovery from the country’s recent crises. The political environment leading up to the election was shaped by the aftermath of the 2022 economic collapse, with key issues like economic recovery, corruption, and national reconciliation taking centre stage. 2024 Presidential Election 2019 Presidential Election Image Source : wikimedia Considered to be one of the most significant elections in Sri Lanka, the 9th Presidential election was also one of the most peaceful as well. The Election Commission outlined the voting procedure on 30 August 2024, detailing the ranked voting system due to the multiple candidates contesting the presidential election, ensuring voters were informed on how to cast ...

Oct 1, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , ,
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AKD the new President of Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Image Source : madhyamamonline Certainly! Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent victory in the Sri Lankan presidential election is indeed an interesting development. Let’s dive into the details: Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake? Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a Marxist politician who secured victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election. His win dealt a blow to the established political old guard, which had been widely criticized for the unprecedented economic crisis that hit the country two years prior. Born on November 24, 1968, into an ordinary family in a paddygrowing central part of Sri Lanka, Dissanayake has a background rooted in grassroots activism and political engagement. His pro-working class populist campaign resonated with youth support, and he emerged as a disruptor of the status quo. Let’s explore some key points about him: Political Journey: Dissanayake’s political involvement began during his school days when ...

Sep 25, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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Ego and Arrogance: Downfall of UNP Factional Leaders-by K.K.S Perera A coalition between the two factions of the UNP, led by outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, would have presented a stronger and more unified front, changing the outcome of the election Source:Dailymirror The failure of the two factions of the United National Party to set aside differences and collaborate for the greater good of the party has now resulted in a missed opportunity A sense of superiority isolates them, making them believe they are above reproach or beyond the need for compromise; this mindset not only alienates allies but also weakens their position by making them less adaptable to the realities of changing political landscapes Until a General Election, all parties must prioritise the nation’s stability over political differences; extending a cooperative hand to the new President is essential to ensure that critical government functions continue, ...

Sep 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Sri Lanka’s Perilous Politico-Economic Scenario & The Presidential Stakes Source:Thuppahis ACL Ameer Ali in Daily FT, 13 August 2024, where the title reads “Governance and Economy: Inseparable Twins” …. with highlighting being the hand of Thuppahi Assuming that the 21 September Presidential election would be held as scheduled, the two most challenging issues facing the winner would be to reform Sri Lanka’s moribund system of governance and renegotiate with IMF parts of its economic reparation agenda so that the local economy could be put on sound footing to withstand the negative effects from turbulence from outside. Governance and economy are inseparable twins and no economic model or development plan could succeed when governments that are responsible to implement them remain corrupt and incompetent. That is why even the IMF, after reviewing the economy’s two-year performance under its tutelage was compelled to urge governance reforms in earnest. The challenge facing the nation today therefore is to elect a leader ...

Aug 17, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Frustration In The North Amidst Reconciliation Rhetoric-By Jehan Perera Jehan Perera Source:Colombotelegraph The frustration within the Tamil polity at the failure of the government to treat them fairly and address their grievances is taking a new turn in parliament. Unable to reason with those who hold the majority of votes, Tamil parliamentarians are taking to non-violent action over words. Those political parties that represent ethnic and religious minorities rarely if ever have sought to physically disrupt the proceedings in parliament, one reason being their paucity of numbers. Almost without exception, physical protest actions in parliament have been the preserve of the ruling party and main opposition parties. The nadir of such clashes was seen in rowdy behavior in parliament during the abortive constitutional coup of 2018 when then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sacked without warning by his erstwhile ally, President Maithripala Sirisena. Parliamentarians belonging to the Tamil and Muslim political ...

Apr 5, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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SRI LANKA NEWS (NOVEMBER 2022) Compiled by Victor Melder Political parties, trade unions, mass organizations and student unions held a protest march today against the actions of the government today (November 02) in Colombo.A group of politicians, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, also participated in the protest march organized under the theme “Let’s stand up against repression and economic pressure”. The protest march started from Maradana near the Elphinstone Theater and proceeded towards the Fort Railway Station. When the protestors arrived in the Colombo Fort area, the march was interrupted by a barricade of police officers near the floating market in Pettah and a heated situation arose between the protesters and the police. The protestors got angry at the politicians including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa for failing to join them to break through the Police human chain and not proceeding with the protest. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Sri Lanka ...

Nov 30, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , , ,
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Another ruse? Source:Island The government does not seem to have realised the need to remain maniacally focused on the efforts being made to resolve the current economic crisis. It has chosen to busy itself with political reforms. Close on the heels of the passage of a vital constitutional amendment, it has undertaken to introduce electoral reforms and requested Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC). Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has, in a letter to the Speaker, explained why the government has undertaken to introduce electoral reforms. He has highlighted some flaws in the current electoral system. Why has the government woken up to the need for electoral reforms all of a sudden? Nothing is scarier to a crumbling regime than the prospect of having to face an election. The SLPP has managed to retain its hold on power by manipulating numbers in Parliament, and an ...

Oct 29, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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House emphasizes on need for forming All-Party Government-by Camelia Nathaniel and Amali Mallawaarachchi Source:Dailynews The last day of the three-day debate on the Government’s Policy Statement was held yesterday (12) where the House emphasized the need for an All-Party Government (APG). The blame game continued as the ruling party MPs accused the Opposition of not supporting an All-Party Government while the Opposition criticised the Government’s failure to pronounce a time frame for the proposed Interim Government. SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva’s speech stood out from the rest as he commended the President’s Policy Statement while criticizing all political parties for not making genuine effort to form a short-term Interim Government. Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga joining the debate pointed out that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is ready to form an All-Party Government even if it still holds the 2/3 majority in Parliament. Ranatunga observed that the SLPP’s commitment ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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New President elected in Sri Lanka parliament – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: The newly elected President Ranil Wickremesinghe thanking his contenders DullasAlahapperuma and Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urged the MPs to work together in a new manner. “The people are not asking us for old politics. I request Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and other opposition parties including former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena to work together,” Wickremesinghe said in a speech following the ballot. “We were divided for the last 48 hours. That period is now over. We have to work together now,” he added. The new President also requested the Speaker to take oaths as President within the Parliament premises. This was the first time in the history of Sri Lanka that a vote took place in Parliament to elect a succeeding President, following the post being left vacant by Gotabaya Rajapaksa who resigned on the 14th ...

Jul 21, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , ,
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Sri Lanka to get new president next week amid worst crisis since independence The island nation is embroiled in an economic and political meltdown with its parliament expected to vote for a new president on 20 July. Source:  sbs.com.au   Sri Lanka’s parliament will elect a new president on 20 July, its speaker said on Monday, after protesters stormed the residences of the current president and prime minister, who have both offered to quit amid an economic meltdown. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who had overseen a ruthless crushing of the Tamil Tigers insurgents as defence secretary, is set to resign on Wednesday. His brothers and nephew earlier quit as ministers as Sri Lanka began running out of fuel, food and other essentials in the worst crisis since independence from Britain in 1948. Parliament will reconvene on Friday and will vote to elect a new president five days later, Speaker Mahinda Yapa ...

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