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Aswesuma, Poverty, and Terrorism

Launch of two important reports

Do you remember the time when violence erupted in our country during the peak of the economic crisis in 2022, with houses and vehicles set ablaze and even murders taking place? Many predicted that the worsening economic crisis would lead to an increase in poverty, which in turn could fuel violence, chaos, and even terrorism….

Will to continue strengthening friendly relationship with China – Harini
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Will to continue strengthening friendly relationship with China – Harini

The new government of Sri Lanka expects to continue strengthening friendly relationship with China, said a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) in an interview after the announcement of presidential election results. On Monday (Sep. 23), Anura Kumara Dissanayake took oaths as the 09th Executive President of Sri Lanka after emerging victorious at the…

Modi Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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Modi Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently in the United States, congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake on X following his victory in the Sri Lankan presidential elections. Modi emphasized that Sri Lanka is integral to India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR, expressing eagerness to strengthen cooperation between the two countries for the benefit of their peoples…

US Officially Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Election Win
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US Officially Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Election Win

The United States has officially congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory in the Sri Lankan presidential election, confirmed by vote results on September 22. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller praised the people of Sri Lanka for peacefully exercising their right to vote, highlighting the election as a testament to the strength of the…

anurakumara
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International Media Brands Sri Lanka’s New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as a Marxist Anti-Establishment Leader

Ajith Parakum Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent election as Sri Lanka’s president has drawn significant attention from international media, with many outlets branding him as both a Marxist and an anti-establishment leader. Media coverage highlights Dissanayake’s long-standing association with the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a party with Marxist roots that once led armed insurrections in Sri…

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Synchronicity in Sri Lankan Politics

Carl Jung's Theory Reflected in Politics and Society

Ajith Parakum Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, delved deeply into the human psyche, introducing groundbreaking concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, and synchronicity. Jung believed in the significance of individuation and spiritual growth, leaving a profound impact on psychology, philosophy, and modern thinking about the unconscious mind. Synchronicity, one of…

Election
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Campaigns over, silent period till Saturday

All campaigning activities of the candidates contesting for the 2024 Presidential Election ended at midnight yesterday (18). Accordingly, the silent period will remain enforced until the Presidential Election is held on Saturday (21), the Election Commission announced. During the silence period, any type of campaigning is strictly prohibited and the Police has been authorised to…

Election
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President For Tomorrow’s Sri Lanka

As the final lap of the presidential election campaign comes to its close at midnight on Wednesday, there is no certainty about the outcome. The only certainty is that it will be one of three candidates—incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa or NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The other 35 candidates including the…

Election Commission and Voter's rights
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Freedom of Expression, Elections, and the Legality of Suppressing a Writer’s Voice in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the Election Commission bears the primary responsibility of ensuring that electoral processes are conducted independently, impartially, and fairly. The Constitution of Sri Lanka establishes the Election Commission as an independent entity to oversee the organization of Presidential, Parliamentary, Provincial, and Local Government elections in line with the laws enacted by Parliament and…

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“Our Mission is to forge a New Sri Lanka”

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the current government has proven that political parties can unite for the benefit of the country, and as a result, the effort to build a new Sri Lanka is underway. He claimed that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has resorted to vote-stealing and remarked that the National People’s Power (NPP) party…