Why 21a is being opposed
Politicians are part responsible for the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka though from citizens onwards all corrupt have to equally shoulder responsibility. However, a country is governed by 3 pillars & the...
Category: Constitution Related
What or who caused the economic collapse of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s economic debacle is a collective result of embracing capitalist consumerism, importing more than exporting, spending more than earning, taking loans to continue artificial lifestyle & taking more loans to pay the...
It took 1 CIA agent 4 days to oust democratically elected Iranian leader in 1953
It took US 60 years (19 Aug 2013) of silence and denial to finally admit to its role in toppling the elected PM of Iran Mohammad Mossadegh on 19 August 1953. There was...
Sri Lanka Govt is clueless about gazetted ACTS: Ownership deed for State land not required for bank loans
The caretaker Prime Minister in Parliament made an emotional appeal showing his concern for farmers in these trying times who could not obtain loans because they did not have title ownership to the State...
Sri Lanka: Temporary Custodian(Govt) cannot distribute State land – find better ways to help farmers!
Sri Lanka is an island nation. A government is elected only for a term. A government is only temporary custodian and guardian of the State. A State comprises its People and its Resources....
Has the “aragalaya” missed the bus
Sri Lanka has come to a stage where everyone is questioning everyone and anything. This has merits as it affords an opportunity to rethink & restart where we went wrong, who has to...
Unveiling JVP
JVP was formed on 14 May 1965 by Rohana Wijeweera. Not many in the JVP had even met him or knew what he looked like. The entity has been used for 2 main...
Is returning 19a dual citizenship only to be applicable to Basil?
There is a raucous regarding the need to return to 19a simply to bring back the dual citizenship clause. Magnanimous as the request is, the aim is to only remove Basil Rajapakse from...
19a plotted to transfer powers from President to PM – 21a an attempt to do same
To understand this, it is imperative to look back to the regime change that took place in 2015 and the surprise common candidate fielded as President. Maithripala Sirisena was that surprise candidate as...
Sri Lanka’s Parliament: 29 Member National List should not be given Ministerial Portfolios
The national list comprises 29 people nominated by political parties. They are not nominees of the People but the political party they are aligned to or have been named by. That they are included...
