It was a good discussion. Although there were some points that I don't agree with. The crucial thing that will determine the forthcoming election will be cost of living factor. Unless SJB gives a viable alternative to Ranil's neo liberal economic policy addressing COL many would vote for JVP. What SLPP President Ranil has done is it has pushed more people reluctantly & in utter desperation towards voting JVP due to their policies. Have been bit disappointed with the rhetoric of Harsha De Silva since of late & he sounds as if he is okay with Ranil's current neoliberal agenda. Sajith is far better in that aspect in taking a stand with the common man with regards to the hardships faced by so many people in this country at present. Not only the poor segments but even the middle class are feeling the pinch of high cost of living, taxes, electricity price hikes etc. Good to hear Eran mentioning that SP is the viable option from the party due to the support base he has. I have read certain high society people & people living overseas mentioning on twitter etc that Eran,Harsha are better candidates to contest. This shows how out of touch some people are with ground reality. There is a reason why Ranil was never able to win a Presidency from the people due to this exact reason. It's people on the ground who decides the ultimate winner of an election.
This was a very enlightening discussion. Thank you Eran for being with us!
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It was a good discussion. Although there were some points that I don't agree with. The crucial thing that will determine the forthcoming election will be cost of living factor. Unless SJB gives a viable alternative to Ranil's neo liberal economic policy addressing COL many would vote for JVP. What SLPP President Ranil has done is it has pushed more people reluctantly & in utter desperation towards voting JVP due to their policies. Have been bit disappointed with the rhetoric of Harsha De Silva since of late & he sounds as if he is okay with Ranil's current neoliberal agenda. Sajith is far better in that aspect in taking a stand with the common man with regards to the hardships faced by so many people in this country at present. Not only the poor segments but even the middle class are feeling the pinch of high cost of living, taxes, electricity price hikes etc. Good to hear Eran mentioning that SP is the viable option from the party due to the support base he has. I have read certain high society people & people living overseas mentioning on twitter etc that Eran,Harsha are better candidates to contest. This shows how out of touch some people are with ground reality. There is a reason why Ranil was never able to win a Presidency from the people due to this exact reason. It's people on the ground who decides the ultimate winner of an election.