11 December, 2024

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The End Of “Walawawa” Politics & The Beginning Of NPP Politics

By Asoka S. Seneviratne –

Prof. Asoka.S. Seneviratne

The upcoming presidential election on 21 September 2024 in Sri Lanka, among many candidates and under the leadership of Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD), a grassroots champion, and his dedicated team, will be a turning point and holds immense promise. This election will not only signal the end of the people’s longstanding struggles and sufferings in political, economic, and social spheres, rooted in the divisive ‘Walawwa” or “Class” politics since 1948, but also herald the dawn of a New Era. This new era will be characterized by peaceful and democratic change, aligning with the aspirations of the people and the nation for a harmonious and beautiful life for all in a united Sri Lanka. The NPP‘s vision for a united Sri Lanka brings reassurance and confidence, promising a future of harmony and prosperity for all Sri Lankans.

21 September 2024 will mark the turning point of the independence of Sri Lanka in 1948 for many reasons. Since its independence in 1948, Sri Lanka has been governed by “Walawwa” or “Class” politics in which voters are divided and cast their votes for the candidates of particular “Walawwa” or “Class” of green and blue colour. It is indeed a choice of two generations of voters who exited there in 1948 (i.e., dead), born in and after 1948, maybe still surviving after 76 years; if so, it is excellent as they can feel and see the difference in the country after 21 September 2024.  A new group, “Aragalaya”, emerged between the two generations mentioned above. This group, led by young people, stood for a united Sri Lanka, offering a fresh perspective on the country’s political, economic, and social landscape. This 3rd group or generation was founded on the country’s political, economic, and social bankruptcy and hence the not ending hardship people faced for many future generations. In other words, except for the NPP, different political parties caused the bankruptcy and are now proposing solutions, which is the most hilarious aspect of Sri Lanka’s politics. Indeed, this is not a new phenomenon because the “cause” and “solution” game has been part and parcel of the country and people since 1948, broadening the gap between the rich and the poor among many injustices caused to the masses. This article aims to indicate how NPP will end the “Walawwa Politics” after winning the presidential election on 21 September 2024, a topic of great interest and importance to Sri Lankans. The voters’ right decision in this transformation is crucial, as it will not only end the disaster caused over the last 76 years but also mark the beginning of a NEW ERA for a beautiful life, gradually coming out from all forms of hardships the country faced. Under NPP leadership, we can look forward to a future vastly different from our past, filled with hope and anticipation that will undoubtedly be met under the leadership of AKD and his colleagues.

New Political Leadership

Any political movement is a matter of leadership because “Leader leads, managers manage.” The leader of NPP, Anura Kuanara Dissanayake (AKD), and his committed colleagues do not belong to the “Walawwa” or “ Class”  politics mentioned above but to the “grassroots class”  or the ordinary class of the masses, the ultimate difference. This class has existed since 1948, but the politicians of “Walawwa” and “Class” suppressed their survival brutally in 1971/72 and 1988/89. But it emerged under the banner of United Sri Lanka in 2022, Aragalaya, causing the then president of Sri Lanka to leave the country after two years of serving as president. With the conviction that the caretaker president has taken the country for a ride since July 2022, the voters have determined to defeat him democratically because he is not honest and genuine as he publicly stated he is a cunning politician, only power greed.

Given the above, AKD, a village lad or champion opposite to the current president, will become the president of Sri Lanka, fulfilling the required change the country wanted since 1948. As I stated above, leadership is a matter that is corruption-free, not convicted by the law of courts, transparent, accountable, genuine, honest, and generally having all leadership traits, including utmost commitment to look after the people and the country, providing a beautiful life for all.  Most importantly, the village lad and his colleagues will ensure a peaceful transition of power because the people and the county can enjoy the transition of power that they waited for 76 years. In other words, it is the celebration and enjoyment of a united Sri Lanka under the leadership of AKD, a vision that should fill you with hope and optimism for the future.

Economic Changes After 21 September 2024 – Immediate Measures

There is a massive challenge for the NPP, among many, because mounting hardships are the main reason people want the NPP in power on 21 September 2024. The people and the country need many aspects of the economic changes, both short-term and long-term. First, the NPP will ensure that people suffering due to the increasing cost of living will be helped by reducing taxes as far as possible. Second, the NPP will look after the people who need government assistance or social protection for survival. The above two measures will help all households, particularly low and middle income. Most importantly, the above measures will be undertaken with utmost transparency and accountability; in other words, people who need help and assistance from the government will receive such  and assistance treating as a whole as Sri Lankans with no form of discrimination or injustice.

The Concept Of All-Inclusiveness In Development

Many people do not know the meaning of “economic growth” and “economic development” and how they are related to the struggle for survival. Any production of a good or service is an outcome of a combination of four factors of production: land, labor, capital, and management or entrepreneurship, for which rent, wage, interest, and profit are paid to four factors as their use or utilization in production. If you get any good or service, you can see the inclusion of the above four production factors and their respective payment as indicated above. Given the above, the NPP’s involvement in the economy is based on the concept of “Inclusive economic growth” and  “Economic development,” and this is the foundation of the global goals and 2030 Agenda of the UN for Sustainable Development to end poverty and hunger and many other objectives. It is pertinent to indicate that Sri Lanka is a signatory to the UN Agenda 2030. Given the above, NPP will help and assist all who want to work (i.e., employment) and contribute to producing goods and services and receiving regular incomes, which is the foundation for a decent and beautiful life.

At the same time, the government can collect taxes as government revenue for its expenditures for health, education, etc. Currently, unemployment is rising, which means many people are in poverty, and Sri Lanka is producing below its capacity at full employment. At the same time, the government cannot get the potential level of taxes of about 16 percent; it is a dilemma. This means that the inclusive economic growth concept is not working or has not been adopted in the country. Still, the NPP will do the right thing in the right direction so that everyone who wants to work will have employment and, among many, will be provided with regular income for a beautiful life for all. At the same time, the government can increase collection tax revenue towards  16 percent.  Given all the above, economic growth is related to value addition in production. In contrast, according to the concept, economic development is a national cake of which all will get an equal share as far as possible, and NPP will ensure it.

Increase Local Production In Competition

Many politicians hardly committed to local production replacing imports or Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI). They cannot understand the popular concept in the 1060s and 1970s in Sri Lanka under various protections given to ISI. It must be understood that Sri Lanka imports many items that can be produced along with its comparative advantage, particularly the labor and intensive and extensive use of land; Sri Lanka is not expected to import eggs, potatoes, chilies, onions, and many more. In short, the importation of the above means Sri Lanka supports employment creation concerning the world and the drain of valuable foreign exchange. The NPP will stop the above because local production and demand can be fulfilled with local producers, using a producer-friendly approach while protecting the consumers; instead, imports make small groups of people rich, widening the gap between the rich and the poor, among many disadvantages to the country.    

In the past, Sri Lanka enjoyed the local production of steel, textiles, and fertilizer, including exports and many more; the NPP government will encourage investment in these areas where long-term survival is the aim. Regarding the above, NPP will encourage local production in a competition similar to South Korea because such an approach to production can survive or sustain itself based on improved efficiency and adopting the latest technology and management. Accordingly, ISI will become a meaningful economic development strategy with NPP, enlarging the economy’s size in many ways.

Export Driven Development

This is one of the focuses of the NPP’s development agenda. Also, this is the topic that the current president wants to debate with AKD, along with aid and support from the IMF. Indeed, it is not a topic to debate because the NPP knows the importance of export development well, as the country needs to earn increasing foreign exchange to meet import requirements and foreign debt repayment obligations. Also, it is not exporting vs ISI, as the current president wants to imply. As per NPP, the country needs export development or production and ISI; there is no contradiction between ISI and export development because ISL will be encouraged differently as required, and expert development will be encouraged to earn more foreign exchange. There is no contradiction at all or no debatable topics for the NPP.

Regarding the export development strategy, the NPP will not export anything as raw materials except value added based on land, labor, capital, and profits, supporting economic growth and development and enlarging the size of the economy in many ways. The focus of export development is new products, and the NPP focuses on new markets. The NPP will work with the private sector, of which Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a crucial factor. In short, FDI flow will be encouraged by providing and facilitating all FDI needs; a corruption and fraud-free NPP government is like a magnet for FDI.

The tourism sector is one of the crucial areas of the NPP economic development agenda. Currently, many authorities look after the industry’s interests. The NPP government will increase the sector’s efficiency and effectiveness. The goal is for tourists to feel it is worth coming to Sri Lanka because they get maximum satisfaction, so they spend each dollar in the country.

Encouragement For Knowledge-Driven Economy

This is a new development area or strategy by NPP. Traditionally, Sri Lanka produces, consumes locally, and exports tangible goods such as tea, rubber, apparel, spices, and many more, as well as services such as tourism. For the above, we use the four factors of production: land, labor, capital, and management. When we refer to labor, it is skills and experience. In the knowledge-driven economy, it is a subsector of labor, innovation, and invention, fundamentally using Information Technology or IT base. It is unprecedentedly dynamic, and its growth is immeasurable or rapid, such as mobile phones, electronic cars, Google, and UBER services. The education system should be improved for a knowledge-driven economy that produces qualified people in various IT fields. As IT is dynamic, the demand for IT professionals is increasing, and it is getting marked as 200,000 IT experts will be demanded in 2025 globally and will be increasing. Given the above, Sri Lanka cannot live in isolation, and the NPP is fully committed to working for an IT-driven or knowledge-driven economy, particularly part and part of the export-driven economy, to get the best benefit of the IT demand in the world.

National Unity And Harmony

Regarding the social development, the NPP means national unity and harmony. For NPP, all citizens in the country are family, with no discrimination, and hence, all are the same. This is a critical aspect of social development, while all cultural values are respected and accepted. In other words, NPP does not belong to the North, The South, the West, and the East. It belongs to the whole country; hence, it is committed to the entire country by heart because laws and rules alone are insufficient for a united country and for a beautiful life for all.

*The writer, among many, worked as the Special Advisor to the Office of the President of Namibia and was a Senior Consultant with UNDP for 16 years. He worked as a Senior Economist with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (1972-1993) before he migrated to New Zealand. The writer can be contacted at asoka.seneviratne@gmail.com

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    The criticisms levelled by the country at the Walawwa Class, are justified, and we are fortunate in having an honest, sincere, and fair-minded leader like Anura to be undertaking the task of dethroning them.
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    There are members of elite families who have “declassed” themselves and are working with commitment towards ensuring the good of all. Harshana Nanayakkara (a not very close relative of mine) is one of them.
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    I think that I have said enough! Even as it is, I receive a good deal of flack from many of my relatives.
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    However, the NPP rank and file must keep in mind the dangers of enacting a reign of terror reminiscent of the French Revolution. We are safe from that, with AKD at the helm. And there are many others also who are rational.
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    Lastly, I now am a quite poor man.
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    Panini Edirisinhe

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      I’ve spoken to some people back home, their simple assessment …….. the choice is 100% vs. 50%

      If past history is any guide ……… the chance/probability that Ranil & Sajith and their “teams” will rob is 100%. ……… AKD’s 50%.

      They are going with the 50%

      A rare occasion …….. people going with 50% of something …….. when 100% is on offer.


      The ol’ KISS principle ……… keep it simple stupid ………..

      Simple logic, eh Native?

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      The end of “Walawwa” politics and the beginning of NPP politics ??????

      What about RANASINGHE Premadasa? was he a walwwa man?
      What about Rajapaksa – is he from a Walawwa? My elders made it very clear that the Rajapaksa family never came from Walawwa background. They are born rascals and true criminals.

      This ex-professor should do some fact-checking before coming to provoke a worrying nation now engulfed in a guerilla movement. Every time I read from this so-called professor, I am reminded of one abusive monk and his prophecy.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V04vpUBAAM

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        What about “leelagemalli”?
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        Born on the beach?
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        What, BTW, is a Walawwa?
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        Panini Edirisinhe

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          [edited out]
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          Am I contesting the election 🤔? .
          I observe density of donkeys are on a rise not only in Chilaw area.
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          Aiyo ? What happened to our nation?.

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            LM
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            You told me
            that your family called your domineering father, “Radalaya”.
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            Does that make all of you “Radalaya’s”?
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            What I asked you was a genuine question. The Rajapaksas have risen in life, owing to their politics.
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            They were a family with a certain standing when Don Matthew Rajapaksa was clerk to my grandmother’s brother:
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            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V._S._de_S._Wikramanayake
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            Since I was born in Bandarawela, and have lived here all my life, I don’t know enough to make definitive comments. Please examine this:
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            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walauwa
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            And do some thinking!
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            What happens when each family had about ten children?
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            Panini Edirisinhe

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          SM
          Panini Edirisinghe will have to commit suicide on Sunday.
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          If you don’t understand what “WALAWWA” means now, read on.

          Google can easily guide you and even non-degree holders. It seems many like you have no good reading comprehension just like your rascal JVP people. They might have misled you forever.
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          You must not go so far as to brand me as a beach boy because I am opposed to the 89 barbarians. I will never support barbarians.
          I have no show but a man who saved my life from your savages in ’89.
          Idiots like you have done nothing to this nation. Nothing really. I have done enough.

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            Anonymous “leelagemalli“,
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            You would do well to look at my comments here:
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            https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/why-you-should-vote-for-anura-10-facts/
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            Were you admitted to the Science Faculty at Peradeniya at the same time as Anura went in there for Engineering? I think it likely. I grant it unlikely that you would have known each other, but you ought to have worked that out by now.
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            You certainly suffer from inferiority complexes – I saw it the moment we spoke to each other. Want details?
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            You may have learnt to hack various things there, even if email was still at its rudimentary stage.
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            Panini Edirisinhe

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      SM,
      “Lastly, I now am a quite poor man.”
      Come on, you have two houses and a Honda. How can you be poor?

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        My dear OC,
        SM is the most known paranoid head, though he is proved to be a citizen who has done nothing for the benefit of the masses in poor Uva province. Typical behaviour of the idling JVPrs.
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        Clown [ symbolises parasitical nature of JVPrs]was good enough to promote barbarians who murdered my then mates.

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        Dear oc,
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        Ever heard of a rich man owning a Honda 125 which he bought (reconditioned) 33 years ago?
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        All sorts of problems maintaining the bike and the two houses.
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        Well, I don’t pretend to be starving, but I just manage on the meagre pension I get because there are few frills to my life.

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          SM,
          I won’t publish too many details, but my own car is 32 years old. I do most repairs myself. I have no pension. Am I poorer than you?

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            SM,
            Don’t worry, if AKD wins, within a year your Honda will be worth a million, though you might be able to get only 100 kilos of parippu for that money. Put it down to economics.

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              OC,
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              “Don’t worry, if AKD wins, within a year your Honda will be worth a million, though you might be able to get only 100 kilos of parippu for that money. Put it down to economics.”

              This is quite difficult for a man with “SM nature” to grasp. He doesn’t seem to know anything but “AKDISM” these days.

              May the poor man be blessed with some brains !

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                LM,
                You think SM should learn motorbike maintenance? It might keep him off CT.

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                  OC,
                  He is persecuting me yet today.

                  I am a little afraid to come to Sri Lanka in the next few days. Last year it was horrible because SM had ordered his JVP killers about my trips.
                  :
                  Hypocrisy (Kuhakakama) is the genetic trait of the JVPs ( killers of my brother-like mates in 89-92 by barbarians).

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                  Hello OC,
                  I think Victor Ivan is also in his 70s, but his analytical thinking is a thousand times more advanced than our “Sinhala_man- CT’s most knowledgeable pundit”. how is that If you follow SM, he is like a blind man. Look at the lie he is telling about AKD today. …. SJ has proved it regarding degrees of AKD.

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7de2gDHWa-E&t=3017s

                  Victor Ivan is right about this. I said JVP can improve the awareness of farmers because most of the JVP are from the rural corners of this population.

                  SRIANLEKN farmers are said to be the most primitive among farmers today. Also, rice and vegetable farmers in Vietnam are 1000 times more modern than our farmers.

                  Tbc

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            old codger,
            This is why we respect you more. Your comments are tip-top (like the swiss explain things). We learn more from you. Humility is born either from your genetics or upbringing.
            Like SM or people who brag about him/herself have everything revealed, how many diapers they change a day etc are his/their info, but attack me constantly for my annonymity. According to me, 90% of our CT reviewers are anonymous. Why on earth does SM go after annonymous CT commenters as if the despecable man has nothing better to do so.

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          Panini,
          “I don’t pretend to be starving, but I just manage on the meagre pension I get because there are few frills to my life.”
          Happy to note that, though you are busy, sometimes contributing to this paper early morning!!??
          All the best wishes and continue to enjoy!? That’s the secret enduring happiness in life!!??

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    “ For NPP, all citizens in the country are family, with no discrimination, and hence, all are the same”
    Tamil Speaking Citizens of SL is hoping against hope for this to happen since Independence for the last three quarter century. TNA & other parties representing minorities should vote for AKD as first choice
    The new generation in SL should be made aware that there is no easy of making money to live.
    Rajapaksas have made HUGE money by dirty tactics and they allowed their stooges too do the same. By ACTING like Patriots they have brought the country to a despicable level.
    The selfish attitude of “ How could I benefit “ has to change.
    ( matta monawatha labbenne)
    The rich who are making money and developing the country should not FEAR the change that AKD promises

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      Naman, you mention Raja’s dirty tactics making money, without considering the fact that AKD can never legally get that money back, as MR and AKD are heartwarming friends. JVP now NPP attacked police in 1971 under Rohana Wijeweera, and closed universities in 1988 under IUSF.

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      “TNA & other parties representing minorities should vote for AKD as first choice”
      Tamils are not minorities of this island. They have lived in this island for many as Sinhalese of this country. They are the majority in the North East as a nation like Sinhalese as a nation. Unfortunately, because of the past of the Sinhalese leaders they have decided to tell the Sinhalese leaders who become the President of the country what they expect from them. They have decided not to support any of the leaders now. But if the leader who will bring fundamental changes to the system will get their full support to their effort to make changes to rule of law, equality, justice to all and any changes to eliminate the corruption. The corruption, particularly in the political culture that is still playing a key element in the politics is bribing the representatives without the peoples mandate should come to an end. Almost 95% of the current MPs are corrupted irrespective of race, religion, language.

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    The recent political landscape involving Pohottuwa and Ranil has indeed shown a lack of visionary leadership, as their election speeches largely focused on blaming others rather than presenting solutions. With around 80% of their rhetoric emphasizing past mistakes, their promises seemed to vanish once in power. In contrast, Anura promotes a long-term, systematic strategy aimed at rebuilding the economy and ensuring equal opportunities for all Sri Lankans. His call for equal opportunity has garnered global attention, especially when compared to the divisive rhetoric of former President Gotabaya R., which many view as having contributed to the fragmentation of the country.Anura’s forward-looking strategy appears to resonate more with those seeking unity and accountability. The recovery from bankrupt was monitored by IMP and Ranil have to follow IMF instruction for the country to recover or else the funds in different account and be in singapore like with his friend.

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    S_M
    I am surprised that you have not learnt Tamil in your lifetime living with the up Country Tamils and with the Tamil speaking students you were teaching!

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      Naman,
      That may be because that is the best way to teach a second language!?

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    Is Seneviratne pontificating about Sri Lanka from the safety comfort and affluence of greener pastures in New Zealand 10,000 km away ?

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      Exactly my thoughts the very likes of him came by the bucket load to the last time around and elected a nincompoop and left we had to deal with the mess. This time around he pontificating for AKD. Let’s see how far this ball rolls. Before it lands.

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      Dear ANI,
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      You are correct
      in saying that he is in New Zealand. I don’t know about “safety, comfort and affluence”.
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      I once had a reasonable chat with him, but on another occasion, he told me that his hearing aid had been sent for repairs. He lives in a Buddhist temple.
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      I know that you are in Kandy (Peradeniya, probably would be more correct), but your daughter is in London:
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      https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/twelve-piano-prisms-dr-tanya-ekanayakas-newest-solo-album-released-worldwide-by-naxos-records/
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      Only one comment on that article, and guess by whom?
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      Panini

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        Paganini,

        What are you jabbering? ……. ANI is “Walawawa!” ……. The poor guy sees his world crumbling around him ……. and making a valiant attempt to save it. At least give the man that!

        Every time I walk past his Walawawa I hear the beautiful music …… can pick a Steinway from a mile …..

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      Prof Ekanayaka,
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      Would anyone with any knowledge of the barbaric era of 89-92 ever bring his or her mind to vote for AKD led fascist groups?
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      Never have.

      Besides, people do not swallow the bitter pill again after the unexpected experience of appointing Gotabhaya.
      :
      For 76 years, they blatantly propagated as if the nation had been robbed. JVP people are big liars to grab power. The way the JVP leader became a graduate was not because of his parents but because of the state fund.

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    Excellent article giving credence to his economic background and in an ideal world. Unfortunately Sri Lanka is far away from it. It is bankrupt and no money. The question is where the money is going to come from for the investments. Corruption and lethargy is rampant at every level of society. What is the policy to lubricate the grinding unproductive layers of the society to move away from back handers and incompetence.
    It is a huge Himalayan climb for the government of the day. That is the weakest link. No manifesto has tackled that issue. Passing laws is one thing but implementation is another kettle of fish. This is where anyone can loose their way. First trying to micro mange issues and this lead to mismanaging even without ones knowledge.
    Also any items produced will they be competitive in the world markets for one to export. The cost per unit could be high when one takes the labour, electricity and other overhead costs are taken into consideration. No manifesto addresses these issues. This is where theory and practice differ. Anyway good luck.

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    Walawwa politics had already seen its end coming within the UNP . It had only
    been waiting for an alternative but without success and JVP formed the NPP to
    fill the status quo . But they are from Marxist school , all of them . And we are a
    country that went to and still going to Capitalist schools . Will it absorb the shocks of
    sudden Fashion Change ? Future is Very Confused . Who was Ranasinha Premadasa ?
    He was not from Walawwa But where did he send his son Sajith to learn letters ?
    Royal in Srilanka and LSE in London . JVP / NPP may be different but how different
    could take time .

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    Actually, Ranasigha Premdasa already broke ” the Walawwa-glass ceiling”.
    /
    But the saboteurs are “local cher-ch/missionary schools community”, who have been suppressing the indiginiouse Sinhala Buddhists since the 1948 bogus independence.

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    “ But the saboteurs are “local cher-ch/missionary schools community”, who have been suppressing the indigenous Sinhala Buddhists since the 1948 bogus independence.”—>Tony
    OR
    Is it other way around?
    D S S/ SWRD both had Christian names but behaved like sincere devoted Buddhist and allowed the Monks ( with a mind set of racist Sinhala Thugs) to propagate Sinhala Buddhist Supremacy culture.
    The SL Politicians should from now on DISSOCIATE from going to religious venues for their own political advantage.SAME should apply to the clergy of all other religions. They should not be in politics but involved in promoting peace & harmony in SL, if the country is to succeed in the 21st Century. I have my doubts as the Sinhala majority to think and behave in a totally different manner after 76 years of power. Diaspora and rural population wants a Change. Let us see where we will be on 20/09 /2025.
    Who is holding the CRYSTAL BALL to predict it???

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    The parents in SL like to send their children to private International schools thinking that is the way to succeed in life. I am not sure about the educational STANDARDS in these schools. The ELITE are sending theirs to the best private schools. Why can not the STATE provide similar curriculum in the government schools run with well paid quality teachers.
    It is TIME to DIVERT the money allocated in the Government Budgets to Defence Ministry towards both Education and Health

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    As usual with the author, a lot of ‘will do’. Assumptions, wishful thinking or just plain rhetoric?

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      Dear Raj,
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      I posed a question for you here, today.
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      https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/why-you-should-vote-for-anura-10-facts/
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      As suggested there, why not start examining this?
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      https://www.npp.lk/en/policies/npppolicystatement
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      and, it’s in all three languages:

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      https://www.npp.lk/si/policies/npppolicystatement
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      I would sincerely like to see what have to say – more after the elections are over than now!
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      Panini Edirisinhe

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        SM
        I have read the article why we should vote for AKD. It is the opinion of the author & I consider such opinions as overbearing. My conclusion from the facts I have seen is that it would be another period of austerity (that is putting it politely) under a NPP govt.. I don’t have faith in AKD as a leader capable of reigning in the old guard JVP & with 20 or so groups with different objectives, obviously, all expecting representation, it would be a pickle, rather than a synergy. AKD is fine as President & hopefully the last if he keeps his promise but the next govt should be SJB, that is without SP as its leader. I trust he will step down gracefully if he loses the Presidency for the second time without dragging the party with him like RW. In such a scenario, I trust AKD is mature enough to work with the govt but AKD & NPP in governance will be too much power.

        Anyway, future bread queues or not, I will not be effected & I will be closing my NRFC account if AKD is elected, just to be in the safe side.

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    If they dont have bread ask them to eat Cake……French Revolution and Marie Antoinette.

    If you do not vote me as your President the Gas Cylinder will burst says President Ranil.W. Revolution is around the corner eh! It is just not around the corner; It has negotiated the corner……………
    Most MPs in Parliament today are by no means Waluwaa types. They all belong to the Lumpen variety .

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    “Walavva” politics was very good for Sri Lanka. It got independence from the British without a blood bath; at that time the left leaders were hell bent on starting a violent uprising and escaped to India to avoid arrest. They had also invited a Mr. BraceGirdle to kindle unrest in the plantation sector. The DSSenanayake government had many competent people from the minorities in the cabinet and in government projects. It was a period when the country was rich and forward-looking. However, the left brigade who were shouting “Walavva Dhanapathi Bhanga veva” staged the first harthal and created violence and disharmony. They destroyed new local industries like Velona. They Joined with Bandaranaike and nationalized transport, petrol companies, and drove out foreign investment. Then, when the revolutionaries realized that the revolution will never come, they joined with the Sirima’s Walavva and nationalized the estates. No foreign capital entered the country, where as other Asian countries attracted Asian and Western investors. Today the NPP party hacks like Visvamitra, Amir Ali and this young NewZealand academic are re-sounding the same old failed slogans. The NPP website says it will nationalize without paying compensation. There will be nothing to nationalize.

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