Presidential Election 2015; The Political Gamble

Eighth of January will be one of the most important dates in Sri Lankan politics as Sri Lankans gather around polling stations to choose a candidate for the highest office. The stage is all set for the fiercest battle ever. In the midst of crossovers which are affectionately...

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The Lost Opportunity to Tame the Tyrant; 17th Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka

The most controversial political office in the history of Sri Lankan politics is unarguably the post of Executive Presidency. It was established by the Second Republican Constitution in 1978. The mastermind in implementing that, President J.R.Jayawardena wanted a stable...

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Presidential Election 2015: The Question of Being Elected for the Third Term

Today, election fever has taken over the whole country. It is hard to find anyone not interested in upcoming presidential election. This presidential election is one of the most critical presidential elections in Sri Lanka only second to the 2005 election. This election...

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