In the backdrop where a great debate has been started on whether the Presidential or General Elections should be held first or both together, where do you stand in this debate as citizens?
PAST POLLS
There are four types of elections in Sri Lanka - Presidential, Parliamentary, Provincial Council and Local Government. Should all four elections be held together?
73%
25%
2%
The gas shortage in the country is,
72%
18%
10%
When voting on what basis is your valuable ballot used?
24%
60%
2%
14%
Should future Presidents give Presidential pardons for convicts ?
7%
90%
3%
Should the retiring Presidents be awarded with residential houses and multi-million value vehicles?
4%
96%
1%
With the record number of Presidential Candidates contesting for the upcoming elections, the work of the election commission has doubled at a massive expense. Do you think this is a positive sign of democracy?
16%
81%
4%
The ongoing wave of strikes and agitations during election season are
86%
5%
7%
2%
At the opening ceremony of the Lotus Tower, President Sirisena revealed that the government incurred a loss of Rs. 2 billion while an additional Rs. 3 billion is required to complete the project. Do you think taxpayers’ money should be used on such projects?
14%
84%
2%
INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock praised the steps taken by President Maithripala Sirisena, for taking swift action in apprehending the criminals responsible for the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks and was presented with the INTERPOL Medal at the President’s Office in Colombo recently. However, Colombo’s Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith recently stated that he is yet to receive a positive response from those in power for his call to have an independent probe on the Easter Sunday attack and to provide relief to those killed and injured in the attack. Do you think an independent probe into the Easter Sunday attack is still necessary in order to apprehend any criminal on the loose?
86%
13%
2%
Many politicians and public figures have made claims of their possible candidacy in the upcoming presidential election. Do you think your needs and aspirations as a citizen of Sri Lanka are properly represented by at least one of these individuals?
15%
82%
3%
Do you think the next president should be from an established political party or someone not affiliated to any party?
28%
70%
2%
Do you think the controversial Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) which is reportedly being negotiated between the governments of Sri Lanka and the United States, would be beneficial for Sri Lanka?
59%
37%
5%
The former Defense Secretary and Inspector General of Police were arrested on charges of criminal negligence and the failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks. Their arrest is ...
30%
64%
6%
President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have authorised the execution of four convicts, who were sentenced to death over drug offences. Do you agree with his views of re-introducing capital punishment?
66%
32%
2%
Former Ministers who tendered their resignation recently, were sworn in again in their previous portfolios before President Maithripala Sirisena this week. Do you think the move has facilitated peace-building and unity among communities?
18%
77%
5%
The constant tussle between the executive and the legislature has revealed that the Executive Presidency should ...
78%
17%
4%
The fast-unto-death campaign by Ven. Rathana thera is believed to be the cause of the recent resignation of several key ministers from the government. Do you think religion and religious leaders should influence politics and law-making activities of the country?
17%
82%
2%
A woman was recently arrested and remanded for wearing a dress with a picture that bore a resemblance to the Dharmachakra. Do you think such arrests are ...
7%
89%
4%
Do you think the security situation of the country has been assured for students and the general public to resume their day to day activities?
67%
25%
8%
President Maithripala Sirisena left for China on a three-day official visit this week, accompanied by a 27 member delegation to attend the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing. Do you think the head of state leaving the country during a volatile period, is justified?
7%
90%
3%
