Posts Tagged ‘elections’
Sri Lankan Elections 101By Editor - January 16th, 2015 |
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The aftermath of the Sri Lankan election tends to be a hot button topic for the Tamil Diaspora. The surprise candidate Maithripala Sirisena won the elections with the help of the ethnic Tamil votes. Moreover, the TNA endorsed Sirisena and there are several myths around the deluded support they provide. Many feel that it’s a positive change for the Eelam Tamils: a bleak light of hope towards a permanent political solution. Some also say that regardless of whether its Rajapaksa or Sirisena, nothing is changing for the Eelam Tamils. However, the result of the election has revealed many truths: the political influence of the Eelam Tamil community in the north and the east, the relevance of Sri Lanka to the west and the next phase of the Eelam Tamil Genocide. |
Overwhelming Tamil majority rejects elections under Sri Lankan StateBy Editor - April 10th, 2010 |
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A record number of candidates, numbering more than 1800 contested for the parliamentary seats in the North and East, but Eezham Tamils responded to it by a record low in participation. The turnout was only 18 percent in the North. Even after including the displaced it is only 23%. The clear verdict of Eezham Tamils, said in the most profound democratic way under circumstances possible, is that they have no confidence in democracy under Sri Lankan State. |
Vote Tharsini Sivananthajothy for Governing Council – FT UndergradBy Editor - March 3rd, 2010 |
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Maya Angelou once said that “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” Tharsini is running for elections on a platofrom of accountability, intergrated student representation, and increased communication between students and governing councils. She believes in change for the better. So, be part of the change and vote for Tharsini. |
