This piece is not an evaluation of politics but to make a few valid comment about typical Ceylonese citizen's behavior which are stated at the end.
First of all Thanks to The Election Commission for conducting the election peacefully and more importantly releasing the results in one full page summary.
Excellent job done.
We should be proud of the system that everything was done manually without digital support. There is no software problems and everything is validated promptly and manually and Telecom System doing the communication in style.
American election is "still on" and they are unable to declare the results of the House of Representatives for ages.
The results of the our House of Representatives was declared without a hitch within 24 hours.
Hats off to the Public Servants and we should protect the Public Service without selling them to the highest bidders, as intended by the IMF.
My Usual Comments
1. Public participation is only 69% and in some places 60% which is below par.
Usually it is over 80% and and it has reached 85% in the past.
68.93% to be exact.
2. Spoiler Vote is nearly 6%.(5.66%)
That is Bad.
3. Nearly 10% to 30% increase of vote share for NPP which is excellent.
4. Nearly 10% to 30% drop in vote share for SJB which was self inflicted.
5. Death knell for UNP and NDF which was inevitable and welcome.
My friend Rajitha has lost his seat.
He should have stayed with SJB.
Comments about Our Citizenry.
1. Every citizen should queue in at public places including bus stands.
First come first service by a default in public places.
This is the "first pass the post politics" in real life.
No breaking queues.
2. No overtaking on the left side by Three Wheeler Drivers.
Overtake only on the right side.
3. No urination in public places and keep public toilets clean.
4. Carry home all the plastic bottles and beer cans home and do not drop them to rivers including Mahaveli.
5. Do not use cellphones in public transport unless it is urgent.
6. Respect other people's rights as is of one's own right.
7. Do not let your dog deafacate in the neighbors garden path or in the garden.
Look after your own dog and do not make them become stray dogs.
If you cannot look after a dog do not take a puppy home.
My usual Christmas wish is never take a puppy home, if you cannot look after it every minute of its life.
In other words practice what you preach.
We do not need politicians, if you follow the above rules as good as Five Precepts.
