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Poll

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

With the recent incident in Mirissa where a group of tourists were assaulted and sexually harassed by locals, do you think severe punishment should be meted out to those who harass foreign travellers?



98%


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The President recently voiced the need to amend the Local Government Elections Act once again, in order to reduce the number of elected candidates by half. Do you think this is necessary?



98%


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In light of stark divisions between the two main parties do you think the present coalition government should continue?



34%


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Do you think that the UNP and other government parties could defeat the No-Confidence Motion against the Prime Minister on April 4?



71%


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Sri Lanka's new Inland Revenue Act will come into effect from April 1, 2018. Do you think the new act which includes the elimination of various tax exemptions would ensure economic transparency in the



19%


75%


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Do you think the ban on social media was effective to curb extremist violence?



65%


33%


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Do you think hate speech on social media should be controlled?



88%


12%


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With the results of the local government election 2018, do you think the present coalition government should continue its mandate? 



67%


32%


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The Government recently announced that free Wi-fi facility would be provided to the public by April. Do you think providing free Wi-fi facility is an important need?



34%


66%


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As Prime Minister proposed, parliament debate on Bond Commission and PRECIFAC Reports will be held on February 6, just four days before the LG Polls. Do you think it is appropriate to hold such an imp



85%


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The reports of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into Central Bank Bond Issuance and the PCoI into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRE



22%


78%

The lifting and reinstating of the ban on women purchasing alcohol and being employed in places where alcohol is sold have caused much controversy. Were you aware that women were legally prohibited fr



14%


86%

The Presidential Commission’s finding on Central Bank's Bond issues transpired shocking revelations. The actions taken so far have proved good governance, democracy and rule of law at work. Do you agr



33%


66%


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A proposal to increase salaries of judges which would affect the salary scales of public servants has been tabled in Parliament. Do you think this is a good move by the government at present?



19%


76%


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The Premier recently underscored the need to solve the traffic congestion issue in urban areas, adding that it hinders economic development as well as day to day life. How do you think the congestion



11%


60%


29%

What do you think of the government's recent move to relax the ban imposed on the use of Asbestos roofing material?



41%


37%


22%

With the recent experiences of adverse weather, do you think Sri Lanka's official weather reports are accurate and reliable?



7%


93%

Minister Arjuna Ranatunga has recently stated that the concept of consensual governance, where the UNP and the SLFP work together could be introduced at the local government level too. Do you think th



56%


42%


2%

The controversial beer tax has given rise to a fierce debate with concerns over the increase in alcohol consumption. Do you think the tax reduction should be revisited?



81%


16%


2%

With the increasing threat of obesity and diabetes, should the government implement strict laws to properly indicate harmful contents and additives in food items ?



95%


5%
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