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
The President has assured that the current political impasse endured by Sri Lanka would come to an end within a week, adding that he will accept whatever ruling is to be delivered by the two apex cour
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Do you think the no confidence motion against the newly appointed government should be accepted by the president?
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Following the temporary stay order by the Supreme Court against the dissolution of Parliament, the house was summoned on Nov 14. However President appointed UPFA and SLPP joint government has not bee
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Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Ranil Wickremesinghe claim that they can show the majority in Parliament. In your view, who will have the majority?
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Do you think the government is effectively dealing with economic difficulties caused by the depreciation of the rupee?
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There seems to be a growing tensions between the President lead SLFP and the Premier lead UNP. Do you think the unity government should continue until the next General election?
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There is a continuous depreciation of Sri Lankan rupee against US Dollar creating a serous economic situation in the country. According to citizens’ viewpoint who should be responsible for this situat
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Certain opposition members in the parliament have protested against a new constitution being implemented as per the Yahapalana government's election manifesto. Do you think the government would implem
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Despite the 12.5% bus fare hike in May, private bus operators are demanding another price revision in line with this week’s fuel price hike. Do you think this is a fair demand?
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The work in public, private and school sectors came to a standstill on Sep. 5 due to the Joint Opposition organized ‘Jana Balaya Kolambata’ protest march. Do you approve such protests to be held on wo
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Measures are underway to appoint an additional secretary to each ministry to evaluate and implement bilateral agreements made during the President’s foreign visits. Do you think this is a necessary an
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The government is deliberating the introduction of an age limit restricting trishaw drivers under the age of 35 years from obtaining a licence to drive a public service motor tricycle. Do you agree wi
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There are various reactions by the public to the perks and facilities enjoyed by the politicians at local and national levels. Do you think MPs should have the right to enjoy a lifetime pension after
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With a number of trade unions resorting to frequent protest marches and strike action over various issues, disrupting services and causing economic losses, do you think trade union action should be re
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In order to curb examination frauds, the government is planning to install mobile phone signal jamming within the examination centers. Do you think this is an effective and practical measure?
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The recent controversy over the Galle International Cricket Stadium has created much debate. Do you agree to the proposed demolishing of the unauthorized Mahinda Rajapaksa pavilion to maintain the UN
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Do you think introduction of death penalty to crimes relating for drug-peddling would be an effective measure to control the drug menace in the country?
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Do you think the introduction of new traffic fines with 10 more new offences are needed?
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Do you think special parliamentary debates held over various issues are a constructive use of millions of public funds?
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With recent revelations made with regard to political campaign funding, do you think politicians should be made to disclose their means of funding prior to elections ?
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