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This curse of partisan politics in Sri Lanka

78 Years of Demagoguery, Not Democracy by Brigadier Ranjan de Silva rpcdesilva@gmail.com On the 4th of February every year, we raise the lion flag and speak of democracy.

  • Sri Lanka celebrates democracy on February 4th, highlighting past 78 years of governance.
  • Demagoguery thrives in Sri Lankan politics, appealing to desires/prejudices over rational argument.

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