SC verdict and electionThe Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the dissolution of Parliament by the President was a violation of the Constitution. It was powerful...
Language, Race, religion and politicsLanguage, race and religion occupy a central place in Sri Lankan politics. Though evolved over the years of historical development at...
Elections: Sri Lankan styleIt has often been said that a national election would be the solution to the current political crisis. It has also been endorsed by legal...
Despicable conduct of legislatorsThe ugly scenes we witness during the live telecasts of Parliament proceedings last few days shows the depths to which our legislators...
Consequences of the constitutional impasseConsequences of the President’s absolutist action on October 26thand after are already apparent. They include political instability and...
Democracy and political partiesThe Oxford dictionary defines democracy as a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state,...
Illusions and prospects of the LeftSince independence our country has been ruled by Right and Center-Right parties. The latter was, however, mistaken as Center - Left on...