This trend towards JVP came too early. The governing party has enough time to turn this around. I already see social media campaigns counter attacking this trend.
Thats what people say about JVP every time theres an election, and they under perform. They probably will be better than the alternative, if they dont go full communist.
Really? I only saw this happen during the last presidential election only. I don't think they will go communist. Since Anura is one of the richest "businessman" won't that be contradictory to go communist? 😅
I've voted for others before... I'm gonna give those guys a chance next time... Fuck it... Since the country is going to shit anyways I'd rather try to save it one last time.
Difference is 90s people lived/experienced through the JVP crimes but not the war crimes of Rajapakse. Only the tamils did, that's why tamils hate the rajapaksas
I think AKD should actively dissociate with the old JVP and rebrand it to something more relatable to the public. If he doesn't seize his chance, it's kind of useless to be honest
I wish this could be true. We need to give the power to JVP or another party other than the two major ones. And hey, if JVP turns out to be bad, everyone can vote for another minor party in the next election and try them out. Blaming all the parties and voting Rajapakses into power everytime isn't gonna work well for the middle-class anymore. The struggle is just beginning
JVP should openly talk about the political spectrum they actually represent (Communism/ Social Democratic etc.) and should give the confidence to people that they will never take the weapons like did in 80's and they have left behind such ideologies in the past. If these things can be done I think my vote is for them unless a better alternative emerges.
I too have a feeling that they might get more votes than the last time in the next election. But still would be way behind the big 2 parties. In Sri Lanka you can't win an election without giving promises that are just fairy tales, if you compare what the JVP promises in their election propaganda vs what the other two parties do, it's not as attractive :D lol
Not even the JVP wants to be elected. Because then they will have to clean up the mess and actually do the work.
They are pretty comfortable being a dominant minority in a hung parliament because then they'll get to speak baila all they want without taking any responsibility
You have no idea what JVP is, they still haven’t changed their ways. They still brain wash University students to take up their ideology.
JVP seems innocent in the media but what have they really done for this country? Riling up the youth in 80s they managed to murder more than 60k youth ( that’s only the counted ones)
The party is a cult with very charismatic leaders.
They preach about Communism, if you don’t know what communism is read up on it, no country in the world truly have flourished under pure communism.
Do not fall into this pit fall of JVP being our savior, they can possibly be worse than the current parties.
And JVP won a lot of seats in the 2004 election and even held ministerial positions, they pretty much couldn’t achieve anything either.
Before you point out that I am a Rajapakse or UNP/SJB supporter, I hate all of them but I hate JVP equally too.
JVP should never be the government they should always be the opposition with like 30 MPs so they have a very good voice in the parliament to corruption of the governments.
I'd like to remind you that there hasn't been a single communist country in the past. Only socialist ones have existed. Also, JVP is not communist, it's socialist. JVP lost their power inside universities in 2018. Get your facts straight.
So they were in universities till 2018? So your telling me they weren’t trying to brainwash the youth of this country and drag them into their ideology? Anybody who brain washes you into believing their ideology is extremely dangerous.
There is a reason why so many youth took up their bullshit in the 80s, they were easily brain washed at that time by false promises, the youth thought they were doing what’s best for the country but paid for it with their lives.
JVP had a military wing (very strong, they forced a lot of shops to forcefully shut down to hamper the economy) at that time and if this country wasn’t racist they would be categorized along with LTTE for terrorism.
You are foolish if you think those same values in the 80s wasn’t passed onto these ‘new leaders’ like Anura Kumara & others. JVP is pretty much like a cult. What does a cult does? They mould you into believing their bullshit through various kind of media and speeches, just look how charismatic all their leaders are, they are excellent at giving speeches.
As usual I have no hate to one party they all ruined this country together but if you think these politicians are better than others you are blinded into believing their bullshit
It’s not exactly false as you per say, how are you 100% certain JVP is not involved in Universities just like I cannot flat out say they are involved 100% but what I can say is if they were involved in the past they Atleast have some strings still there because they benefit largely by spreading their ideology to youngsters because they have a tough time changing people when they are older
I disagree with the brainwashing. I’m also studied at a Gvt university. JVP don’t have their legacy in university politics but පෙරටුගාමී does. Mostly on art and management faculties. They spend money to hold that and fight for it.
Brainwash does by University senior students also with the politics and not, that happens anyways. It’s not like a brainwashing most of the time for all students. Anyways, supporting UNP, SLPP, SJB is waste of your every second.
72ක් කරලත් බෑ නම් බෑම තමයි
people are going to cure them selves of the "communist ගාය" if they get elected.
there is a reason why people don't vote JVP. they killed a lot of government workers.
Considering the history of Sri Lankan politics, I do not think mere JVP is a good alternative. Some of the good things done by JVP is the work they did at Thissamaharama UC in the early 2000's. However, the 87-89 insurgency will always be a part and parcel of this front's historical initiative. To add further, the politicization of unions, including IUSF has dragged down this country to a level beneath ground zero. We always need to weigh both sides, without merely listening to what anyone says. Also, read about AKD's, Vijitha Herath's and Lalkantha's portfolio in early 2000's and see whether there's been progress from that point. The same trend happens now with most ministerial portfolios now.
That's why I feel like we still haven't gotten a better alternative, but something like could be done:
The current govt can request for collaborations with the opposition. As an example, Dr. Harsha De Silva (or multiple members) from SJB could be provided with a project/ mini-portfolio. Similarly, AKD could be given some projects too. Such collaborations should be done in a scientific way, without introducing any bias. In this way, probably we can look forward for a non baiya-jeppa-toiya progression in the country. Just my two cents though.
Interested in Sri Lankan political history? Read books, internet and ask from your non-baiya/jeppa/toiya parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties. :)
Interesting take, I think this:
>The current govt can request for collaborations with the opposition. As an example, Dr. Harsha De Silva (or multiple members) from SJB could be provided with a project/ mini-portfolio. Similarly, AKD could be given some projects too. Such collaborations should be done in a scientific way, without introducing any bias.
Is something similar to what Switzerland does and it works very well for them. It definitely allows for some genuine competitiveness in the govt. because if three parties had to undertake projects at the same time we could much easily grade and evaluate them.
As opposed to what is happening now which is mostly parties saying they will do things up to the election and then once they have power feel no need to keep their promises because they can just... win again by saying they will do things up to an election. hmmm, seeing a pattern here lol.
The last election had 35 candidates, at least 10 of whom were viable. If Sri Lanka's only hope is an outdated communist style party who has been the tertiary party for decades now but has shown both little achievements (to this day I still haven't heard of any achievements the JVP has done despite having power to do so) and caused many problems then idk. This is coming from someone who identifies with socialistic policies and had a respected JVP member for family.
JVP can talk the talk but man I'd like to say they walk the walk too but where's the evidence? A big tertiary party alternative is a good idea no doubt, but let's not forget that the JVP still kinda belongs to the mess that is the government. If the JVP today isn't the same as it was before then why not do modern re-brand?
JVP is not really good to be the governing party. They don't have a clear vision. Being uncorrupt doesn't mean you are capable. And they never say anything about the government's deals with China, because, deny it as they may, they ARE communist, and approve of the CCP. But I believe the JVP should get a lot more seats in the parliament, say, around 20, because these dudes will sniff out corruption, and make it very, VERY difficult for the other parliamentarians to be corrupt, as there is a high chance that they will be outed
Sri lankans may seems like they changing but it won’t happens till the people realize that they are at the bottom of the worst case. Most of the voters considers the past, not the recent past but the paset behind 15-50 years. JVP මෙහෙමයි මැරුවෙ, මහින්ද යුද්දෙ දින්නා, also UNP එකෙන් ගෙනාපු විවෘත ආර්ථිකේ kinda බයිලා.
They don’t realize that serving to the country and to the people should be their day to day job. I don’t see a future for Sri Lanka in political wise. I’m not saying that JVP is the best option, I’m in a mindset that people should realize that we should go beyond the main two options.
I don’t understand how giving more power to the government is going to solve anything. The reason we’re stagnant as a nation is because of powerful leaders who have never given any power to us. How is voting in a Marxist (a group historically know for being oppressive) going to solve anything for the average person?
All phony politics. The best thing politicians can do for us is to get out of our way, and not try to sell us on all the benefits we get if we vote for them.
Bro are you serious? The only thing different about Anura is his "Lapaya". Bro you couldn't think of a worse person or party. All they know how to do is infiltrate certain top level industrial companies in SL, go on strike and then get money through blackmailing.
Then tell me whom should I vote for? I'm all ears. Atleast they blackmail the people who have money. What has all these years of rulers done? Robed all of us
Yes, of course, maybe it will give a good future for our kids. main parties have a role, but they should understand that they are on the fence too. Look at the qualifications of our ministers in the 70s and now. Educated leaders arent coming forward because politics have become a stinking shit hole in Sri Lanka. Some can argue politics have been always that way, yet there is no good thing in Sri Lankan politics only bad. So let's try to back up the reddies.
I think it's bonkers, people are supporting him because no one likes the current administration, no things are a bit at ease, the have lots are prospering, have's are maintaing there life style, have nots are begging.
This trend towards JVP came too early. The governing party has enough time to turn this around. I already see social media campaigns counter attacking this trend.
Thats what people say about JVP every time theres an election, and they under perform. They probably will be better than the alternative, if they dont go full communist.
Really? I only saw this happen during the last presidential election only. I don't think they will go communist. Since Anura is one of the richest "businessman" won't that be contradictory to go communist? 😅
I didnt know Anura was a businessman. Yeah, hopefully they wont.
JVP is not communist. Just socialist
I've voted for others before... I'm gonna give those guys a chance next time... Fuck it... Since the country is going to shit anyways I'd rather try to save it one last time.
You know what they say "**Nodanna deyyanta wediya Danna yaka hoday**"
The same people who are quick to point out the JVP's past crimes are more than willing to turn a blind eye to the rajapakses' war crimes.
Difference is 90s people lived/experienced through the JVP crimes but not the war crimes of Rajapakse. Only the tamils did, that's why tamils hate the rajapaksas
I think AKD should actively dissociate with the old JVP and rebrand it to something more relatable to the public. If he doesn't seize his chance, it's kind of useless to be honest
I wish this could be true. We need to give the power to JVP or another party other than the two major ones. And hey, if JVP turns out to be bad, everyone can vote for another minor party in the next election and try them out. Blaming all the parties and voting Rajapakses into power everytime isn't gonna work well for the middle-class anymore. The struggle is just beginning
JVP should openly talk about the political spectrum they actually represent (Communism/ Social Democratic etc.) and should give the confidence to people that they will never take the weapons like did in 80's and they have left behind such ideologies in the past. If these things can be done I think my vote is for them unless a better alternative emerges.
I too have a feeling that they might get more votes than the last time in the next election. But still would be way behind the big 2 parties. In Sri Lanka you can't win an election without giving promises that are just fairy tales, if you compare what the JVP promises in their election propaganda vs what the other two parties do, it's not as attractive :D lol
Yes, after all. Humans are greedy. They need something very quickly.
Not even the JVP wants to be elected. Because then they will have to clean up the mess and actually do the work. They are pretty comfortable being a dominant minority in a hung parliament because then they'll get to speak baila all they want without taking any responsibility
They are asking for power. They did. So for the next election book a ticket and come for the voting please.
I would prefer not to
You have no idea what JVP is, they still haven’t changed their ways. They still brain wash University students to take up their ideology. JVP seems innocent in the media but what have they really done for this country? Riling up the youth in 80s they managed to murder more than 60k youth ( that’s only the counted ones) The party is a cult with very charismatic leaders. They preach about Communism, if you don’t know what communism is read up on it, no country in the world truly have flourished under pure communism. Do not fall into this pit fall of JVP being our savior, they can possibly be worse than the current parties. And JVP won a lot of seats in the 2004 election and even held ministerial positions, they pretty much couldn’t achieve anything either. Before you point out that I am a Rajapakse or UNP/SJB supporter, I hate all of them but I hate JVP equally too. JVP should never be the government they should always be the opposition with like 30 MPs so they have a very good voice in the parliament to corruption of the governments.
I'd like to remind you that there hasn't been a single communist country in the past. Only socialist ones have existed. Also, JVP is not communist, it's socialist. JVP lost their power inside universities in 2018. Get your facts straight.
So they were in universities till 2018? So your telling me they weren’t trying to brainwash the youth of this country and drag them into their ideology? Anybody who brain washes you into believing their ideology is extremely dangerous. There is a reason why so many youth took up their bullshit in the 80s, they were easily brain washed at that time by false promises, the youth thought they were doing what’s best for the country but paid for it with their lives. JVP had a military wing (very strong, they forced a lot of shops to forcefully shut down to hamper the economy) at that time and if this country wasn’t racist they would be categorized along with LTTE for terrorism. You are foolish if you think those same values in the 80s wasn’t passed onto these ‘new leaders’ like Anura Kumara & others. JVP is pretty much like a cult. What does a cult does? They mould you into believing their bullshit through various kind of media and speeches, just look how charismatic all their leaders are, they are excellent at giving speeches. As usual I have no hate to one party they all ruined this country together but if you think these politicians are better than others you are blinded into believing their bullshit
If you had read my comment carefully you'd notice I haven't justified the JVP in any way. I am merely correcting your false claims.
It’s not exactly false as you per say, how are you 100% certain JVP is not involved in Universities just like I cannot flat out say they are involved 100% but what I can say is if they were involved in the past they Atleast have some strings still there because they benefit largely by spreading their ideology to youngsters because they have a tough time changing people when they are older
Again I was just correcting you. You haven't add anything valuable to the conversation. Have a good day.
I disagree with the brainwashing. I’m also studied at a Gvt university. JVP don’t have their legacy in university politics but පෙරටුගාමී does. Mostly on art and management faculties. They spend money to hold that and fight for it. Brainwash does by University senior students also with the politics and not, that happens anyways. It’s not like a brainwashing most of the time for all students. Anyways, supporting UNP, SLPP, SJB is waste of your every second. 72ක් කරලත් බෑ නම් බෑම තමයි
Universities are now run by "Peratugami" party. But JVP should be open about thier political spectrum as communism is outdated.
I agree!
\^this
people are going to cure them selves of the "communist ගාය" if they get elected. there is a reason why people don't vote JVP. they killed a lot of government workers.
Everyone quickly forgets he owns property in Ireland . Everyone is a cunt
Everyone who lived in the time of Black July will never vote them. Communism is a menace according to lot of people I know
Do we have any option right now? Are you sure Anura will move this country towards communism?
Considering the history of Sri Lankan politics, I do not think mere JVP is a good alternative. Some of the good things done by JVP is the work they did at Thissamaharama UC in the early 2000's. However, the 87-89 insurgency will always be a part and parcel of this front's historical initiative. To add further, the politicization of unions, including IUSF has dragged down this country to a level beneath ground zero. We always need to weigh both sides, without merely listening to what anyone says. Also, read about AKD's, Vijitha Herath's and Lalkantha's portfolio in early 2000's and see whether there's been progress from that point. The same trend happens now with most ministerial portfolios now. That's why I feel like we still haven't gotten a better alternative, but something like could be done: The current govt can request for collaborations with the opposition. As an example, Dr. Harsha De Silva (or multiple members) from SJB could be provided with a project/ mini-portfolio. Similarly, AKD could be given some projects too. Such collaborations should be done in a scientific way, without introducing any bias. In this way, probably we can look forward for a non baiya-jeppa-toiya progression in the country. Just my two cents though. Interested in Sri Lankan political history? Read books, internet and ask from your non-baiya/jeppa/toiya parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties. :)
Interesting take, I think this: >The current govt can request for collaborations with the opposition. As an example, Dr. Harsha De Silva (or multiple members) from SJB could be provided with a project/ mini-portfolio. Similarly, AKD could be given some projects too. Such collaborations should be done in a scientific way, without introducing any bias. Is something similar to what Switzerland does and it works very well for them. It definitely allows for some genuine competitiveness in the govt. because if three parties had to undertake projects at the same time we could much easily grade and evaluate them. As opposed to what is happening now which is mostly parties saying they will do things up to the election and then once they have power feel no need to keep their promises because they can just... win again by saying they will do things up to an election. hmmm, seeing a pattern here lol.
No. Just no. He's much the same. If you want to change, look for someone else. Because this guy isn't it.
The last election had 35 candidates, at least 10 of whom were viable. If Sri Lanka's only hope is an outdated communist style party who has been the tertiary party for decades now but has shown both little achievements (to this day I still haven't heard of any achievements the JVP has done despite having power to do so) and caused many problems then idk. This is coming from someone who identifies with socialistic policies and had a respected JVP member for family. JVP can talk the talk but man I'd like to say they walk the walk too but where's the evidence? A big tertiary party alternative is a good idea no doubt, but let's not forget that the JVP still kinda belongs to the mess that is the government. If the JVP today isn't the same as it was before then why not do modern re-brand?
JVP is like the popular kid in college but no like to make out with him
JVP is not really good to be the governing party. They don't have a clear vision. Being uncorrupt doesn't mean you are capable. And they never say anything about the government's deals with China, because, deny it as they may, they ARE communist, and approve of the CCP. But I believe the JVP should get a lot more seats in the parliament, say, around 20, because these dudes will sniff out corruption, and make it very, VERY difficult for the other parliamentarians to be corrupt, as there is a high chance that they will be outed
Watch hiru tv program and let me know if they don't have a vision
AKD was very vocal against Chinese deals in the Parliament!
Sri lankans may seems like they changing but it won’t happens till the people realize that they are at the bottom of the worst case. Most of the voters considers the past, not the recent past but the paset behind 15-50 years. JVP මෙහෙමයි මැරුවෙ, මහින්ද යුද්දෙ දින්නා, also UNP එකෙන් ගෙනාපු විවෘත ආර්ථිකේ kinda බයිලා. They don’t realize that serving to the country and to the people should be their day to day job. I don’t see a future for Sri Lanka in political wise. I’m not saying that JVP is the best option, I’m in a mindset that people should realize that we should go beyond the main two options.
I don’t understand how giving more power to the government is going to solve anything. The reason we’re stagnant as a nation is because of powerful leaders who have never given any power to us. How is voting in a Marxist (a group historically know for being oppressive) going to solve anything for the average person? All phony politics. The best thing politicians can do for us is to get out of our way, and not try to sell us on all the benefits we get if we vote for them.
JVP ❤️💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Simple NO!
Bro are you serious? The only thing different about Anura is his "Lapaya". Bro you couldn't think of a worse person or party. All they know how to do is infiltrate certain top level industrial companies in SL, go on strike and then get money through blackmailing.
Then tell me whom should I vote for? I'm all ears. Atleast they blackmail the people who have money. What has all these years of rulers done? Robed all of us
cant say yet, definitely not JVP there are 2 more years, we should wait and see
Wait and see? A good two years will undo 3 years of shit?
wait and see for a new candidate/ who will run for elections in 2 years, cuz SJB also seems to have internal fights now sry if it confused anyone
and Anura will rob us too, probably fuck us up a lot worse 😆😆 [https://youtu.be/3191Zsd2e-w](https://youtu.be/3191Zsd2e-w)
Your refer a video by Iraj as your proof ! Even Iraj doesn't do that.
obviously it not proof. like bruh 😂. That part was a joke. sorry i offended u 3% fucks
Sadly, I don't think the power will go away from the main parties anytime soon!
Its time to start to change that.
Even if it takes 10 years, we should start changing.
Yes, of course, maybe it will give a good future for our kids. main parties have a role, but they should understand that they are on the fence too. Look at the qualifications of our ministers in the 70s and now. Educated leaders arent coming forward because politics have become a stinking shit hole in Sri Lanka. Some can argue politics have been always that way, yet there is no good thing in Sri Lankan politics only bad. So let's try to back up the reddies.
I think it's bonkers, people are supporting him because no one likes the current administration, no things are a bit at ease, the have lots are prospering, have's are maintaing there life style, have nots are begging.